Sweetwater High School is a public high school located in Sweetwater, Texas, USA and classified as a 4A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Sweetwater Independent School District located in north central Nolan County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 523 students in grades 9-12, Sweetwater High School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sweetwater High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sweetwater High School's student population of 523 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sweetwater High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweetwater High School is 0.57, 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
#7379 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
55%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
36%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweetwater High School's ranking?
Sweetwater High School is ranked #7379 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sweetwater High School often compared to?
Sweetwater High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sweetwater Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sweetwater High School?
The graduation rate of Sweetwater High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sweetwater High School?
523 students attend Sweetwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sweetwater High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sweetwater High School?
Sweetwater High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sweetwater High School offer ?
Sweetwater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sweetwater High School part of?
Sweetwater High School is part of Sweetwater Independent School District.
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