Serving 2,049 students in grades 9-12, Southwest High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,049 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 20% in NE)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Southwest High School ranks within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. 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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest High School is 91%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Southwest High School?
2,049 students attend Southwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Southwest High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest High School?
Southwest High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,049 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
