Southwest High School
School Overview
Southwest High School is a public school located in El Centro, California. It is a school in Central Union High School District district.
According to the California state assessment result, 25% of students are proficient in Math learning and 63% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,122 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1 where a total of 89 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,122 students are attending Southwest High School. By gender, there are 1,035 and 1,087 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Southwest High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 33 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Asian | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| White | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 33 | 15 | 18 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 89 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Southwest High School and the students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1. 96.6% of teachers are certified. 89.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 89 | Students per teacher: 24 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 86 | 96.6% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 3.4% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 5.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 4.5% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 303 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 4 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 15,659 Households |
| Population | 59,430 |
| Male | 30,435 |
| Female | 30,458 |
| Child Population | 23,705 |
| Total Housing Units | 18,833 Units |
| Average House Value | $200,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $808 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.00% |
| Average Household Income | $48,005 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.85% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Southwest High School offers 19 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 401 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 91 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 325 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Southwest High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 19 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 401 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 91 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 176 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 342 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 91 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 325 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Central Union High
In Central Union High, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in EL CENTRO, California
2 private schools are serving students in EL CENTRO, California. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.