Southwest High School

7001 S 14th St
Lincoln, NE 68512
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 2,171 students in grades 9-12, Southwest High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,171 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 91% (Top 20% in NE)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Southwest High School's student population of 2,171 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,171 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
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School Rankings

Southwest High School ranks within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#157 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southwest High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southwest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
21%
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Black
4%
7%
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White
76%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Southwest High School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Southwest High School and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southwest High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southwest High School's ranking?
Southwest High School is ranked #157 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Southwest High School often compared to?
Southwest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Southeast High School, Lincoln East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest High School is 91%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Southwest High School?
2,171 students attend Southwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Southwest High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest High School?
Southwest High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southwest High School offer ?
Southwest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southwest High School part of?
Southwest High School is part of Lincoln School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,171 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 91% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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