Southwest High School

School Overview
Southwest High School, located on Williamson Road in Macon, Georgia, is a public secondary institution serving the Bibb County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or immediate workforce entry. The campus serves as an academic hub for its surrounding neighborhoods, emphasizing the development of core competencies while offering a variety of extracurricular activities and sports programs designed to foster student engagement and school spirit.

In alignment with the broader goals of the Bibb County School District, Southwest High School places a strong emphasis on student achievement and personal growth. The school utilizes a mix of traditional classroom instruction and digital resources to support diverse learning styles, striving to maintain a supportive environment that encourages academic rigor and character building. By maintaining an active online presence through the district’s portal, the school facilitates communication between faculty, parents, and students, ensuring that the community remains connected to the ongoing progress and initiatives occurring on campus.
860
Total Students
52.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest High School
Demographic Student Count
White14
Hispanic42
Black792
Two or More11
American Indian1
  • Black
    792 (92.1%)
  • Hispanic
    42 (4.9%)
  • White
    14 (1.6%)
  • Two or More
    11 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bibb County
Phone: (478)779-4459
Website: http://www.bcsdk12.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 860
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 607
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 284
Grade 10 223
Grade 11 198
Grade 12 155

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southwest High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9284
Grade 10223
Grade 11198
Grade 12155
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southwest High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female42449.3%
Male43650.7%