Serving 376 students in grades 9-12, Southwest Early College Campus High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-29%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)5%
6%
Black
(15-16)88%
16%
White
(15-16)6%
72%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)55-59%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Early College Campus High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest Early College Campus High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Southwest Early College Campus High School?
376 students attend Southwest Early College Campus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Southwest Early College Campus High School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Early College Campus High School?
Southwest Early College Campus High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwest Early College Campus High School offer ?
Southwest Early College Campus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southwest Early College Campus High School part of?
Southwest Early College Campus High School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
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