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Westside High School

2851 Heath Rd, Macon, GA, 31206

Ranked 187 of 194 in Georgia

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About Westside High School

Westside High School is a public high school in Macon, Georgia. It is part of the Bibb County School District and serves 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. Westside High School has a full curriculum that includes college prep courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, fine arts, and sports. The school focuses on teaching students the basic academic skills they need to get ready for college, jobs, and extracurricular activities. Most of the students are from minority groups, which is a reflection of the diversity of the Macon community. About 3% of students are good at math and about 9% are good at reading (ELA). These numbers show that performance is below the state average, and there are still efforts to improve basic academic skills Westside High School is a public school that gets money from the state and local governments. Students also take standard tests and college-readiness tests like the SAT.

Westside High School Contact Information

Address

2851 Heath Rd, Macon, GA, 31206

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Phone

(478) 779-3800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%
Reading 9%
State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 9% in Reading.
60
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1010
Total Students
$62692
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 187 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Westside High School

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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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 3.47%
Asian 0.99%
Hispanic 9.31%
Black 83.56%
Two+ Races 2.57%
Native Am. 0.1%
White
3.47%
Asian
0.99%
Hispanic
9.31%
Black
83.56%
Two+ Races
2.57%
Native Am.
0.1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1010
48.51%
490 Female
51.49%
520 Male

Student Population

1010 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

336 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

This weekend, Westside High School in Macon is hosting a regional education job fair. This event will bring together job seekers and school districts to talk about teacher and support staff jobs, and it will highlight local hiring efforts. The school also recently got a new head football coach as the program continues to rebuild.

FAQ

Q1. Is Bibb County School District the same as Westside High School?

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

Q2. Does Westside High School have programs for career and technical education?

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

Q3. Does Westside 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, and other activities outside of school.

Q5. Does Westside High School help students with college applications?

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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