Quick Facts (26-27)
- 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
Year Founded
1940
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.
Black
100%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Purple
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 83.3%.
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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