Serving 457 students in grades 6-12, Southwood Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Southwood Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwood Jr-sr High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwood Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Southwood Jr-sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Southwood Jr-sr High School?
457 students attend Southwood Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Southwood Jr-sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwood Jr-sr High School?
Southwood Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southwood Jr-sr High School offer ?
Southwood Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Southwood Jr-sr High School part of?
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