Serving 146 students in grades 6-12, Southwest Preparatory School-northwest 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Preparatory School-northwest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southwest Preparatory School-northwest's student population of 146 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southwest Preparatory School-northwest ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Preparatory School-northwest is 0.12, 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
#7920 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Preparatory School-northwest's ranking?
Southwest Preparatory School-northwest is ranked #7920 out of 8,079 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Preparatory School-northwest?
The graduation rate of Southwest Preparatory School-northwest is 80-84%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Southwest Preparatory School-northwest?
146 students attend Southwest Preparatory School-northwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Southwest Preparatory School-northwest students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Preparatory School-northwest?
Southwest Preparatory School-northwest has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Preparatory School-northwest offer ?
Southwest Preparatory School-northwest offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Southwest Preparatory School-northwest part of?
Southwest Preparatory School-northwest is part of Southwest Preparatory School District.
In what neighborhood is Southwest Preparatory School-northwest located?
Southwest Preparatory School-northwest is located in the Inner West Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 19 other public schools located in Inner West Side.
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