Enrollment
1,013
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Macon, GA
Westside High School
Federal NCES profile for Westside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130042001918
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside High School ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Macon, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westside High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westside High School
Westside High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Macon, Georgia, enrolling 1,013 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.4:1 is larger than about 92% of Georgia schools and 28% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 1,013 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 241 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #178, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 403 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,013 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Macon's high schools, it stands alongside Howard High School (1,145 students): Westside High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.4:1 vs 16.4:1).
Bibb County also operates Howard High School (1,145 students) and Howard Middle School (973 students) alongside Westside High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westside High School compares
Westside High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,013
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,591
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 270 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 3.5%
White 3.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Westside High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bibb County, which includes Westside High School.
$14,591
Per student
+5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 36.6%
Federal 24.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Westside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rutland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weaver Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Macon
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Howard High School
Standard public school
1,145 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Rutland High School
Standard public school
921 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
892 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Southwest High School
Standard public school
860 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Northeast High School
Standard public school
794 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Macon Youth Development Campus
Alternative education program
36 students 5.1:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,013 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Westside High School
How many students attend Westside High School?
Westside High School has 1,013 students enrolled. It is a high school in Macon, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside High School is 18.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westside High School?
100.0% of students at Westside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside High School?
The largest demographic group at Westside High School is African American at 82.6% of enrollment, in Macon, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside High School?
Westside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westside High School rank among high schools in Macon?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside High School ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Macon, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Macon on the city page.
Is Westside High School a good school?
Westside High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bibb County?
Besides Westside High School, Bibb County also operates Howard High School (1,145 students), Howard Middle School (973 students), and Rutland High School (921 students). See the Bibb County district page for the complete list.
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