What grades does Southwest High School serve?

As a High school, Southwest High School serves students in Macon, GA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Southwest High School located?

You can find Southwest High School in Macon, GA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest High School?

At Southwest High School, there are approximately 16.1 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Macon, GA?

Southwest High School is among the schools serving Macon, GA. The school is part of the local school system.

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Q: How many students attend Southwest High School?

Southwest High School has a total enrollment of 820 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Macon, GA.

High|Macon, Georgia|Bibb County

Macon, GA 31206

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

820

Student:Teacher

16.1:1

Locale

Urban

District

Bibb County

Econ. Disadvantaged

64.6%

Phone

(478)779-4459

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

15-19%

Math Proficiency

<=5%

Graduation Rate

70-74%

Chronic Absenteeism

22.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

2 courses offered

30 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

26 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

39 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

112 test takers

Athletics

5 sports, 11 teams

140 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.3:1

Worse than average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

779

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

49.74

70% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,316

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,991

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,610

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 25%State 35%Local 40%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

35.1%

Below 150% poverty line

8.1%

Unemployment rate

13.9%

Uninsured residents

14.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,500

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,419

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

657 (27%)

Other Health Impairment

433 (18%)

Autism

432 (18%)

Intellectual Disability

324 (13%)

Speech/Language Impairment

185 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

154 (6%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

860

Current enrollment

Stable(+4% 5yr)

Coming Up

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Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Fall Break

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Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Bibb County School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Bibb County School District	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Bibb County School District	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Holiday Break Holiday Break - Bibb County School District	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Bibb County School District	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Winter Break Winter Break - Bibb County School District	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Bibb County School District	Break	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Bibb County School District	Event	—