Southwest High School

Southwest High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2001 Ocotillo Dr,  El Centro, CA
Central Union High School District
3.8
4.1
1,889 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dannette Morrell
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B+
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
93
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
50%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
5
Equity
4
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
4.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3.8%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
322:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.3%
Male
46.5%
Hispanic
94.8%
White
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#23 Best Public HS Teachers in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
San Diego State University 621 Students
University of California - San Diego 462 Students
Imperial Valley College 432 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 355 Students
University of California - Irvine 318 Students
University of San Diego 269 Students
University of California - Berkeley 260 Students
University of California - Davis 251 Students
San Francisco State University 165 Students
University of San Francisco 165 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 132 Students
Psychology 114 Students
Business 107 Students
Nursing 99 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 71 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 69 Students
Computer Science 50 Students
Criminology 49 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 48 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 288 Reviews
5.0 Junior
8/15/2024
Southwest highschool has many opportunities in courses or clubs. It is very diverse and is extremely helpful when it comes to college readiness.
5.0 Senior
6/4/2024
I love this school, Even tho I have my freshman year online I was very happy with this school. I loved my teachers and habe many diverse classes.
5.0 Senior
4/16/2024
My experience at Southwest High School has been great. I have been given many opportunities that I never thought I would have. The education is really good and the teachers know what they are doing. I have been very involved in Music in this school and the program and the clubs are awesome. I love going to this school and I don't regret anything. The teachers and counselors prepare their students enough for going to College. However, I would like to see more parents involvement in activities of this school because I feel like they are not really that involved.
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4.1 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/11/2023
This school is terrible! The principal does everything!!! because no one else can do their jobs
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5.0 teacher
11/13/2011
I have worked at this school for the last 4 years and I love it. It is not a perfect school, but it is the best school I've ever worked at. Most of the teachers will go above and beyond for their students. Parents are always welcome. I am very happy to be working at Southwest!
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4.0 parent
1/19/2010
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5.0 student
5/14/2009
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