Serving 1,079 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 26% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,079 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (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 1,079 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,079 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southwest High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1665 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
9%
9%
White
52%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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 #1665 out of 1,991 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest High School is 89%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Southwest High School?
1,079 students attend Southwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Southwest High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, and 6% 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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