Westside High School

Westside High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2851 Heath Rd,  Macon-Bibb, GA
Bibb County Schools
3.7
2.8
1,010 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Laura Perkins
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
4%
Reading Proficiency
14%
Average GPA
3.28
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.28
Reading Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
4%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
27.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
480
Verbal
510
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
22
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
2.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
343:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Black
84.7%
Hispanic
8.3%
White
4.1%
Two or more races
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University 175 Students
Georgia Southern University 139 Students
University of Georgia 126 Students
Albany State University 122 Students
Savannah State University 121 Students
Kennesaw State University 112 Students
Valdosta State University 112 Students
Mercer University 103 Students
Columbus State University 96 Students
Clark Atlanta University 88 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 80 Students
Biology 63 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Business 36 Students
Computer Science 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 20 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Criminology 17 Students
Education 14 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 116 Reviews
3.0 Senior
9/10/2022
I like the sports and the core academics and the fact that they offer college classes on the campus. However I wished they cared more about the extracurriculars and more about the academics than dress code or having a cell phone.
5.0 Sophomore
9/27/2021
Is is a very loving school. It has many opportunities to find yourself and be part of something bigger than yourself. Everyone is a big family who looks after each other. The counselors are awesome. They always help out with college and career choices.
5.0 Senior
12/31/2020
I have really enjoyed my time at Westside. The teachers are great. They take the time to ensure students understand assigned tasks. Online learning has been a challenge but I have adjusted.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 13 Reviews
3.0 other
1/6/2025
I was not feeling well and told my homeroom teacher. The homeroom teacher told me to drop out and get a GED if I was not able to focus and concentrate on my studies. I visited the school counselor the same day after class and told her I did not feel well mentally and felt depressed. The counselor to...
5.0 parent
1/12/2024
This school is great and I highly recommend!
1.0 parent
12/1/2023
This school seems to baby sit high schooler than teach them. My kid teacher literally refuses to send homework home even though he needs the extra help and her decision is backed by the district. I have been told to go buy my own workbooks to work him from home. So parents never know what the kids a...
1.0 parent
11/29/2022
If I could give no stars, I would. This school is a joke and don't take threats and the safety of the students seriously. When there is a gunman on school grounds and children are running and screaming, it is school related, unlike the email that was sent out after the fact that said it wasn't. The...

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Westside High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Macon-Bibb, GA and is served by the Bibb County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,010 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 4% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 14% are proficient in reading. Westside High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.28, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Middle Georgia Christian School, Stratford Academy, First Presbyterian Day School, and more. Learn more about what Macon-Bibb has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westside High School.

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