Southwest Legacy High School is a senior high school in San Antonio, Texas, with a Von Ormy postal address. It is a part of the Southwest Independent School District. Financed by a bond passed in 2012, it had a cost of $68 million and has a capacity of 3,200 students. It opened in 2017, on August 28.
Serving 2,250 students in grades 9-12, Southwest Legacy 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 13% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwest Legacy High School's student population of 2,250 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,250 students
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We are Southwest!
School Rankings
Southwest Legacy 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 Legacy High School is 0.13, 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
#7798 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
93%
54%
Black
4%
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Legacy High School's ranking?
Southwest Legacy High School is ranked #7798 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Legacy High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest Legacy High School is 91%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Southwest Legacy High School?
2,250 students attend Southwest Legacy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Southwest Legacy High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Legacy High School?
Southwest Legacy High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Legacy High School offer ?
Southwest Legacy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southwest Legacy High School part of?
Southwest Legacy High School is part of Southwest Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Southwest Legacy High School located?
Southwest Legacy High School is located in the Southside neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 18 other public schools located in Southside.
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