Serving 83 students in grades 9-12, Southwest Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southwest Jr/Sr High School's attendance zone covers the entire Bartley, NE school district, encompassing approximately 676.6 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 16.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 26.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwest Jr/sr High School's student population of 83 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Southwest Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Jr/sr High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#602 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Southwest Jr/sr High School is ranked #602 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Southwest Jr/sr High School?
83 students attend Southwest Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Southwest Jr/sr High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Jr/sr High School?
Southwest Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southwest Jr/sr High School offer ?
Southwest Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Jr/sr High School part of?
Southwest Jr/sr High School is part of Southwest School District.
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