Southwestern Academy serves 209 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
209 students
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 1998–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
Showing 1998–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
9%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
18%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
63%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southwestern Academy?
209 students attend Southwestern Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Southwestern Academy students are Black, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwestern Academy?
Southwestern Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Southwestern Academy offer ?
Southwestern Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Southwestern Academy part of?
Southwestern Academy is part of Battle Creek Public Schools.
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