School Profile
Founded
1970
Faculty
Of the 15 Upper School Faculty and professional staff, 46% hold advanced degrees. The average teaching experience of the faculty is 25 years. There is an approximate ratio of one faculty member to each 10 students.
Location
The school is located at 255 Fuller Street on a 23 acre campus in Camilla, Georgia.
Learning Lab
Our Learning Lab is uniquely adapted to assist all students at Westwood. From helping students with learning disabilities to enriching those who are gifted, the Lab strives to provide as many resources as possible to students at Westwood. It is our goal to challenge each child at their ability level.
School Type
Westwood is an independent college preparatory school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in a Christian environment.
Governance
The school is governed by a 14-member Board of Trustees. Board members serve on Academic Committee, Athletic Committee, Finance Committee, Building & Grounds Committee, and representatives of The Grandparents Club, PTO and Booster Club.
Advanced Classes
Advanced classes in English and mathematics are offered at Westwood.
Student Enrollment
Approximately 300 students represent a nine county radius in South Georgia.
Accreditation
Westwood is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission. Westwood School holds membership in the Georgia Independent Schools Association (GISA) and the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB).
Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment classes such as Advanced Algebra and Pre-Calculus are offered to juniors and Calculus I and Calculus II to seniors. There are opportunities to take dual enrollment courses on-line as well as with professors from local colleges. Click to see the minimum ACT & SAT requirements for Dual Enrollment.
Class of 2018 Profile
College Entrance
Of the Class of 2018, 20 of 21 students are furthering their education.
Hope Scholarship
85% of 2018 Graduates were HOPE eligible.
SAT Scores
Overall SAT score average for the Class of 2018 is 1137.
College Attendence
Classes of 1995 - 2019Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Albany Technical College
Andrew College
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Auburn University
Augusta State University
Berry College
Brenau University
Columbus State University
Darton College
Emory University
Florida State University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia College and State University
Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southwestern State University
Kennesaw State University
Lagrange College
Lee University
Liberty University
Medical College of Georgia
Mercer University
Missouri Valley State
New York University
North Georgia College and State University
Samford University
Savannah College of Art & Design
Savannah State University
Shorter University
Southern Poly Tech
Southern Regional Technical College
State University of NY Maritime College
Thomas University
Troy University
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Mississippi
University of Tennessee
Valdosta State University
Vanderbilt
Wake Forest University
Washington and Lee University
SAT Scores
Class of 2018- Westwood – 1137
- Lee County – 1072
- Baconton – 1063
- Colquitt County – 1040
- Thomas County – 1008
- Worth County – 979
- Cairo – 977
- Bainbridge – 976
- Pelham – 963
- Mitchell County – 914