Southwestern Central High School is a public high school located at 600 Hunt Road in West Ellicott, New York, that is part of the Southwestern Central School District. Educates students in grades 9 through 12 from the surrounding areas of Busti, Celoron, Lakewood, and West Ellicott.
Serving 376 students in grades 9-12, Southwestern Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Southwestern Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Jamestown, NY school district, covering approximately 43.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwestern Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Southwestern Senior High School's student population of 376 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
376 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1947
School Calendar
School Motto
INTEGRITY * KINDNESS * CONNECTIONS * EXCELLENCE
School Rankings
Southwestern Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwestern Senior High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#264 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red, Navy Blue, Royal blue
School Mascot
Troy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwestern Senior High School's ranking?
Southwestern Senior High School is ranked #264 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Southwestern Senior High School often compared to?
Southwestern Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Grove Junior/senior High School, Jamestown High School, Fredonia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwestern Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Southwestern Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Southwestern Senior High School?
376 students attend Southwestern Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Southwestern Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwestern Senior High School?
Southwestern Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Southwestern Senior High School offer ?
Southwestern Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southwestern Senior High School part of?
Southwestern Senior High School is part of Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
Very poor communication between staff and parents. A few amazing teachers and several terrible teachers. My child has received a much better education at other schools before moving to Southwestern High School.
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