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Southwestern High School

1765 Wtlo Rd
Somerset, KY 42503
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,265 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Southwestern High School's student population of 1,265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,265 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 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
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 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#408 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southwestern High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwestern High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwestern High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southwestern High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Southwestern High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southwestern High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southwestern High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southwestern High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Southwestern High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky 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 Southwestern High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Southwestern High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Southwestern High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southwestern High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southwestern High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwestern High School's ranking?
Southwestern High School is ranked #408 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Southwestern High School often compared to?
Southwestern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Russell County High School, Somerset High School by visitors of our site.
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?
1,265 students attend Southwestern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Southwestern High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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?
Southwestern High School is part of Pulaski County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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