Southwest High School
School Overview
Southwest High School is a public school located in San Antonio, Texas. It is a school in Southwest Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, about 12% of students are proficient in Math learning and 41% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,377 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 139 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,377 students are attending Southwest High School. By gender, there are 1,228 and 1,149 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Southwest High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 208 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 165 | 88 | 77 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| White | 32 | 14 | 18 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 208 | 107 | 101 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 139 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Southwest High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 94.2% of teachers are certified. 95.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 139 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 131 | 94.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 8 | 5.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 3.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 1.4% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 396 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 15,027 Households |
| Population | 60,124 |
| Male | 32,017 |
| Female | 30,630 |
| Child Population | 26,056 |
| Total Housing Units | 16,048 Units |
| Average House Value | $102,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,013 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.80% |
| Average Household Income | $53,451 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 81.11% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Southwest High School offers 10 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 347 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 810 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 | 10 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 347 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 39 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 118 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 235 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 810 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Southwest Independent School District
In Southwest Independent School District, 19 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in SAN ANTONIO, Texas
68 private schools are serving students in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.