Sweetwater High School

1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 587 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 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:

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School Overview

Sweetwater High School's student population of 587 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
587 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Sweetwater High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweetwater High School is 0.58, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#5514 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
37%
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30-34%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
55%
53%
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Black
6%
13%
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White
35%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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≥95%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sweetwater High School's ranking?
Sweetwater High School is ranked #5514 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sweetwater High School?
The graduation rate of Sweetwater High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sweetwater High School?
587 students attend Sweetwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sweetwater High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 6% 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 ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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