Southwest Education Center (Closed 2023)

Southwest Education Center serves 38 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
38 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
42%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
53%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
10%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Southwest Education Center?
38 students attend Southwest Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Southwest Education Center students are Hispanic, 42% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Education Center?
Southwest Education Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwest Education Center offer ?
Southwest Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southwest Education Center part of?
Southwest Education Center is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).

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