Southwest High School
Southwest High School serves 1,191 students in grades 9-12.
Southwest High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Southwest High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Southwest High School's student population of 1,191 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,191 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
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School Comparison
Southwest High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Southwest High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1561 out of 2029 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 8% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 12% |
| Black | 9% | 9% |
| White | 62% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.49 |
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Graduation Rate | 90% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Green Bay Area Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Southwest High School is Ashwaubenon High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lombardi Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Macarthur Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Green Bay Macarthur Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 273 students10
0.4 miles
1331 Hobart Dr
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 492-2680 0.4 PK-5 273 - Green Bay Lombardi Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 35%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 838 students10
0.6 miles
1520 S Point Rd
Green Bay, WI 54313
(920) 492-2625 0.6 6-8 838 - Green Bay King Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 413 students10
0.9 miles
1601 Dancing Dunes Dr
Green Bay, WI 54313
(920) 492-2771 0.9 PK-5 413 - Green Bay Kennedy Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 277 students10
1.2 miles
1754 Ninth St
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 492-2640 1.2 PK-5 277 - Green Bay Jackson Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 424 students10
2.1 miles
1306 S Ridge Rd
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 492-2620 2.1 PK-5 424
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