- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130042001918
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 32
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Westside High School held near 1,010 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 130042001918 · Macon, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,013 enr · 18.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Howard High School (1,145 students)
Westside High School held near 1,010 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Westside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howard High Sc
Howard High School
1,145 students
- This school
Westside High School
1,013 students
- Howard Middle
Howard Middle School
973 students
- Rutland High S
Rutland High School
921 students
- Weaver Middle
Weaver Middle School
894 students
- Central High S
Central High School
892 students
What this shows Westside High School reports 1,013 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westside High School compares
Westside High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,316
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Bibb County reports $14,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,013 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,025 (2022-23) → 1,010 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.