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Southwest High School

1775 Williamson Rd, Macon, GA, 31206

Ranked 189 of 194 in Georgia

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About Southwest High School

The Bibb County School District runs Southwest High School, a public high school in Macon, Georgia, for students in grades 9–12. The school has about 1,000 to 1,100 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 16:1, which is typical for large urban high schools in the district. Southwest High School offers a full range of classes, including college-prep classes, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, fine arts, and sports. The school focuses on building basic skills, getting students ready for the workforce, and getting them ready for college through both academic and extracurricular activities. The majority of the students are minorities, which is similar to the demographics of the Macon community. About 2% of students are good at math and about 12% are good at reading (ELA). As a public school, Southwest High School gets money from the state and local governments. The amount of money spent on each student is in line with Bibb County standards. Students also take regular tests and tests to see if they are ready for college, like the SAT.

Southwest High School Contact Information

Address

1775 Williamson Rd, Macon, GA, 31206

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Phone

(478) 779-4459

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 2%
Reading 12%
State average proficiency is 2% in Math and 12% in Reading.
51
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
820
Total Students
$62692
Avg. Teacher Salary
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.95%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 3.54%
Black 93.05%
Two+ Races 1.34%
Native Am. 0.12%
White
1.95%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
3.54%
Black
93.05%
Two+ Races
1.34%
Native Am.
0.12%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 820
47.56%
390 Female
52.44%
430 Male

Student Population

820 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

273 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Joe Dupree, who has been the athletic director and head football coach at Southwest High School in Macon for a long time, has left to coach the McDonough Warhawks. Jonathan Hurley, a standout multi-sport athlete, recently won the local "Game Changer of the Week" award, which highlights both student leadership and athletic talent.

FAQ

Q1. Is Southwest High School in the Bibb County School District?

Ans. Yes, the Bibb County School District runs Southwest High School.

Q2. Does Southwest High School have classes that teach you how to do things for a living?

Ans. Yes, students can sign up for career and technical education (CTE) pathways.

Q3. Does Southwest High School offer Advanced Placement (AP) classes?

Ans. Yes, eligible students can choose from a number of AP courses.

Q4. Are there sports and other activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs, sports teams, and other activities outside of school.

Q5. Does Southwest High School help students get into college?

Ans. Yes, guidance counselors help students plan their classes and get ready for college.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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