Southwest High School

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (17-18)
78 students
This chart displays total students of Southwest High School by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Southwest High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

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State Level (UT)
(16-17)
<50%
47%
This chart displays 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 Utah by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Southwest High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Utah by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
American Indian
(17-18)
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Southwest High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Asian
(17-18)
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Southwest High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hispanic
(17-18)
12%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southwest High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Black
(17-18)
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southwest High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
(17-18)
79%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southwest High School and the percentage of White public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hawaiian
(17-18)
n/a
2%
Two or more races
(17-18)
2%
2%
This chart displays 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 Utah by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Southwest High School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Southwest High School and public school graduation rate of Utah by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
39%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southwest High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southwest High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • Southwest Adult High School creates lifelong learners who achieve academic success, expand their perspectives, and build life skills in order to reach their potential and have a positive impact on society.AdvancED Accreditation by Northwest Accreditation Commission.Offering traditional High School Diploma, GED preparation, and ESL classes.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Southwest High School often compared to?
Southwest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Hills Middle School, Dixie Middle School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Southwest High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest High School is 50%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 87%.
How many students attend Southwest High School?
78 students attend Southwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Southwest High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Southwest High School offer ?
Southwest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southwest High School part of?
Southwest High School is part of Washington School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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