Serving 1,356 students in grades 9-12, South Western Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,356 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 30% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 56% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
South Western Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Western Sr. High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Western Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of South Western Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Western Sr. High School?
1,356 students attend South Western Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of South Western Sr. High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Western Sr. High School?
South Western Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Western Sr. High School offer ?
South Western Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Western Sr. High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,356 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 56% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
