School Profile
Founded
1970
Faculty
Of the Upper School Faculty and professional staff, 33% 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 15-member Board of Trustees. Board members serve on Academic Committee, Athletic Committee, Finance Committee, Building & Grounds Committee, and representatives of PTO and Boosters.
Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement English and Calculus are offered at Westwood.
Student Enrollment
Over 330 students representing an eight 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).
Move On When Ready (MOWR)
Move On When Ready 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 MOWR courses on-line as well as with professors from local colleges who will teach on our campus.
Class of 2016 Profile
Grade Point Average
Overall Average: 90.137
Overall Average Honors English: 95.995
Overall Average Honors Math: 95.050
College Entrance
Of the Class of 2016, 100% are furthering their education.
Hope Scholarship
77% of Graduates were HOPE eligible.
College Credits
6 students received college credit for Calculus I and Calculus II
16 students received college credit for Advanced Algebra and Trig and Pre-Calculus
5 of 7 students made a 3 or above on AP English exam and received college credit
College Attendence
Classes of 1995 - 2016Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Albany Technical College
Andrew College
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Auburn 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
Sanford University
Savannah College of Art & Design
Savannah State University
Shorter Universty
Southern Poly Tech
Southwest Georgia Technical Institute
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 2015- Westwood – 1577
- Lee County – 1409
- Pelham – 1369
- Mitchell County – 1359
- Baconton – 1339
- Thomas Central – 1337
- Colquitt County – 1333
- Bainbridge – 1309
- Worth County – 1286
- Cairo – 1278
- Albany High – 1276
- Baker County – 1200