Southwestern High School serves 611 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
611 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)15-19%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
38%
9%
Black
45%
18%
White
16%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)45-49%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwestern High School?
The graduation rate of Southwestern High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 82%.
How many students attend Southwestern High School?
611 students attend Southwestern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Southwestern High School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwestern High School?
Southwestern High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Southwestern High School offer ?
Southwestern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southwestern High School part of?
Southwestern High School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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