Southwestern Middle/Senior High School

Southwestern Middle/Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
167 S Main Cross St,  Hanover, IN
Southwestern-Jefferson County Schools
3.7
3.0
354 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jeff Bates
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
26
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
74.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
93:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
90.9%
Hispanic
6.1%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Indiana University - Bloomington 43 Students
Ball State University 36 Students
Indiana University Southeast 36 Students
Indiana State University 35 Students
University of Southern Indiana 33 Students
Hanover College 33 Students
Purdue University 32 Students
University of Evansville 25 Students
University of Indianapolis 24 Students
Purdue University Fort Wayne 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 13 Students
Biology 11 Students
Nursing 10 Students
Business 9 Students
Elementary Education 8 Students
Education 7 Students
Chemistry 7 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 6 Students
Dental Hygiene 6 Students
History 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 54 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/14/2020
I liked a lot of different things about Southwestern. One being the teaching staff is very focused on our education and making sure we understand what we are learning. They also have classes based on what you will major in to help prepare you. Southwestern's best feature is having the teachers push you towards success and running their classrooms like college classes.
3.0 Parent
10/26/2019
They need more extra curricular activities for the students, the school is located in a small town and does not have much for the students to do if they are not part of a sport.
5.0 Senior
8/20/2017
Southwestern is a very good school. They offer many different classes, including several dual credit and AP classes. There are plenty of sports to choose from and a good community surrounding it.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 6 Reviews
1.0 other
3/31/2021
I have attended SW since I was in kindergarten. If there is one thing I would tell any parent before sending their child here is just don’t do it. A large majority of the teachers don’t care how a student is doing inside or outside of the classroom. Another thing is that the staff members here are e...
1.0 other
7/28/2013
I went to Southwestern High School and I dropped out when I was 15 and most of the teachers did not act at all concerned. I was pretty popular middle class back then, but the bullying there was horrific. The teachers would do nothing to stop it, Thank god my parents had me home schooled and I am now...
2.0 other
3/22/2011
I am a 2009 graduate of Southwestern High School, and I must say the school is really subpar. While safety was a great concern of school officials, education was not. I remember our school scoring very low on tests my whole time there. I go to IU now, and am honestly ashamed to say I went to Southwe...
5.0 student
11/25/2009

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Southwestern Middle/Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hanover, IN, in the Hanover neighborhood, and is served by the Southwestern-Jefferson County Schools in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 354 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Southwestern Middle/Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $240,902. Discover additional schools in the area, like Southwestern Middle School, Southwestern Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Hanover has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southwestern Middle/Senior High School.

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