South West Secure Trtmnt Center serves 40 students inquire with school.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
40 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
72%
14%
White
15%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Southwestern Secure Trtmnt Center School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South West Secure Trtmnt Center?
40 students attend South West Secure Trtmnt Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of South West Secure Trtmnt Center students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South West Secure Trtmnt Center?
South West Secure Trtmnt Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What school district is South West Secure Trtmnt Center part of?
South West Secure Trtmnt Center is part of Southwestern Secure Trtmnt Center School District.
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