Southwest High School, or simply Southwest, is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is one of 10 high schools in the Minneapolis Public Schools district. Southwest offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Southwest High - Sws serves 1 students in grades 9-12.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwest High - Sws's student population of 1 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1940
Colors
White, Black, Purple
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southwest High - Sws is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
100%
12%
White
n/a
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Southwest High - Sws often compared to?
Southwest High - Swsis often viewed alongside schools like Edina Senior High School, Fair High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Southwest High - Sws?
The graduation rate of Southwest High - Sws is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Southwest High - Sws?
1 students attend Southwest High - Sws.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Southwest High - Sws students are Black.
What grades does Southwest High - Sws offer ?
Southwest High - Sws offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest High - Sws part of?
Southwest High - Sws is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Southwest High - Sws located?
Southwest High - Sws is located in the Southwest Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 14 other public schools located in Southwest Minneapolis.
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