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Southwest Senior High School

1685 Hollister St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,645 students in grades 9-12, Southwest Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,645 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Southwest Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Southwest Senior High School's student population of 1,645 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,645 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Southwest Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Senior High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5985 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southwest Senior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwest Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwest Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southwest Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Southwest Senior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Southwest Senior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
86%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southwest Senior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southwest Senior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southwest Senior High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Southwest Senior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Southwest Senior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Southwest Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Southwest Senior High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southwest Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southwest Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Senior High School's ranking?
Southwest Senior High School is ranked #5985 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Southwest Senior High School often compared to?
Southwest Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montgomery Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Southwest Senior High School?
1,645 students attend Southwest Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Southwest Senior High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Senior High School?
Southwest Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Southwest Senior High School offer ?
Southwest Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southwest Senior High School part of?
Southwest Senior High School is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Southwest Senior High School located?
Southwest Senior High School is located in the Nestor neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Nestor.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,645 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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