Southwestern High School (Closed 2013)
- Southwestern High School served 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%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 611 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | ≤5% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 15-19% | 64% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian (11-12) | 1% | 1% |
| Asian (11-12) | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic (11-12) | 38% | 6% |
| Black (11-12) | 45% | 19% |
| White (11-12) | 16% | 69% |
| Hawaiian (11-12) | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races (11-12) | n/a | 2% |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.52 |
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| Graduation Rate (11-12) | 45-49% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10) | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Detroit Public Schools Community School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Southwestern High School is Cesar Chavez High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cesar Chavez Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Clemente Roberto Academy (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Detroit Clemente Roberto Academy Grades: PK-5 | 643 students
0.5 miles
1551 Beard St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3489 0.5 PK-5 643 - Detroit Cesar Chavez High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 694 students
0.6 miles
1761 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 551-0611 0.6 9-12 694 - Detroit Cesar Chavez Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 587 students
0.6 miles
6782 Goldsmith St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 842-0006 0.6 6-8 587 - Detroit Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy Grades: PK-8 | 326 students
0.9 miles
6021 Mcmillan St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3701 0.9 PK-8 326 - Detroit Bennett Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 466 students
1.1 miles
2111 Mullane St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3585 1.1 PK-5 466
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