Serving 1,123 students in grades 9-12, Southwest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Southwest High School's student population of 1,123 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,123 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Southwest High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1735 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/89000/89419/southwest-high-school-chart-KpAvps.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
9%
1%
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Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
13%
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Black
10%
9%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Southwest High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Southwest High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/89000/89419/southwest-high-school-chart-b2E3e11.png)
White
54%
68%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in Southwest High School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in Southwest High School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/89000/89419/southwest-high-school-chart-bkj0VXV.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
![This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Southwest High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Southwest High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/89000/89419/southwest-high-school-chart-beBufNu.png)
All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WI. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WI.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/89000/89419/southwest-high-school-chart-G8lhiO.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Southwest High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Southwest High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/89000/89419/southwest-high-school-chart-bcKC3Mp.png)
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest High School's ranking?
Southwest High School is ranked #1735 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Southwest High School often compared to?
Southwest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like De Pere High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest High School is 92%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Southwest High School?
1,123 students attend Southwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Southwest High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest High School?
Southwest High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwest High School offer ?
Southwest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest High School part of?
Southwest High School is part of Green Bay Area Public School District.
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