Serving 1,155 students in grades 9-12, Southwest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,155 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southwest High School serves the southern part of Fort Worth, TX, covering an area of approximately 6.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the school from the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwest High School's student population of 1,155 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,155 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
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Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Motto
The Place To Be
School Rankings
Southwest High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7994 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
44%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
51%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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Asian
2%
6%
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Hispanic
48%
54%
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Black
38%
13%
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White
8%
24%
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
86%
90.3%
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest High School's ranking?
Southwest High School is ranked #7994 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Southwest High School often compared to?
Southwest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crowley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest High School is 86%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Southwest High School?
1,155 students attend Southwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Southwest High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest High School?
Southwest High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
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 Fort Worth Independent School District.
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