Serving 1,203 students in grades 9-12, Southwestern High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,203 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Southwestern High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwestern High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwestern High School?
The graduation rate of Southwestern High School is 94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Southwestern High School?
1,203 students attend Southwestern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Southwestern High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwestern High School?
Southwestern High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southwestern High School offer ?
Southwestern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwestern High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,203 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
