Westside Tech can be found in Winter Garden, FL (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Westside Tech.
The most common majors at the school are in construction trades.
Westside Tech is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007, 866 students were enrolled in the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Westside Tech is to provide educational opportunities for all learners that integrate technical and academic training to meet the employment and personal needs of the community and individual."
More complete details are provided below.
Westside Tech
955 E Story Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787-3733
General Phone: (407) 905-2018
http://www.westside.ocps.net
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 137 | property management, electrician, construction trades |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 75 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist |
| Medical Support And Technology | 70 | pharmacy tech, veterinary assistant, allied health and medical assisting |
| Mechanics And Repair | 33 | HVAC |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | massage therapy |
| Production Trades | 21 | welding |
| Medical Administration | 17 | medical secretary |
| Business And Management | 16 | insurance, special products marketing |
| Office And Administration | 14 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | architectural drafting, computer systems tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 5 | institutional food workers |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | system administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Westside Tech in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 340 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 82 | 6 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 9 | 1 |
In 2007, Westside Tech had a total enrollment of 866 students (699 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 38% |
| Black | 34% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Winter Garden, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Westside Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2321200)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Insurance
Special Products Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Construction Trades, Other
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Institutional Food Workers
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Westside Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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