Southwestern High School vs. Russell County High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Southwestern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Russell County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,287 students in grades 9-12, Southwestern High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 823 students in grades 9-12, Russell County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,287 students
823 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#414 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#441 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
96%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
349
216
Grade 10 Students
307
215
Grade 11 Students
342
200
Grade 12 Students
284
191
Ungraded Students
5
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
11%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
88%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%