Southwestern High School
School Overview
Southwestern High School is a public school located in Somerset, Kentucky. It is a school in Pulaski County School District district.
According to the Kentucky state assessment result, 46% of students are proficient in Math learning and 44% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,266 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1 where a total of 70 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,266 students are attending Southwestern High School. By gender, there are 642 and 624 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Southwestern High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 417 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Asian | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 399 | 176 | 223 |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 417 | 185 | 232 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 70 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Southwestern High School and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. All teachers are certified. 92.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 70 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 70 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 5.7% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 633 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 21,042 Households |
| Population | 52,866 |
| Male | 26,007 |
| Female | 27,108 |
| Child Population | 14,463 |
| Total Housing Units | 26,459 Units |
| Average House Value | $115,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $699 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.00% |
| Average Household Income | $41,945 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.25% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Southwestern High School offers 15 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 440 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 542 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Southwestern High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 15 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 440 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 45 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 110 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 414 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 542 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Pulaski County
In Pulaski County, 14 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in SOMERSET, Kentucky
2 private schools are serving students in SOMERSET, Kentucky. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.