Serving 429 students in grades 9-12, Southwestern Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Southwestern Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwestern Senior High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. 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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwestern Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Southwestern Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Southwestern Senior High School?
429 students attend Southwestern Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Southwestern Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwestern Senior High School?
Southwestern Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Southwestern Senior High School offer ?
Southwestern Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwestern Senior High School part of?
Very poor communication between staff and parents. A few amazing teachers and several terrible teachers. My child has received a much better education at other schools before moving to Southwestern High School.
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