Southwest High School

Southwest High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
11690 DRAGON Ln,  San Antonio, TX
Southwest Independent School District
3.8
3.8
2,120 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Aracelie Bunsen
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
140
Full Time Teachers
140
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
510
Verbal
530
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
27.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
9%
State Average
16%
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
418:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Hispanic
86.9%
White
6.4%
Black
4.4%
Two or more races
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas A&M University 538 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 509 Students
University of Texas - Austin 492 Students
Texas State University 440 Students
University of the Incarnate Word 419 Students
Baylor University 330 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 306 Students
Palo Alto College 276 Students
University of Houston 234 Students
Rice University 231 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 193 Students
Business 155 Students
Biology 144 Students
Psychology 106 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 87 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 80 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 62 Students
Computer Science 58 Students
Veterinary Sciences 53 Students
Education 51 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 508 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/4/2025
I've had the best years at Southwest. One of the best perks is their teachers. They are so involved with their students lives. The worst is the new administrators that come in on a power trip.
5.0 Senior
2/27/2025
Overall a great experience the school is a very active and supportive community. Southwest makes sure you are college ready and willing to help all the way through the process. The teachers and staff are very nice and helpful always there when needed. Southwest also has a lot of school pride and always doing fun events at school.
5.0 Senior
11/20/2024
My experience has been quite well and steady for the past school year. The teachers are very open and welcomed to students and help make their classrooms stay entertained while building relationships with students. As for the academic involvement, they have been very head on and make sure each and every one of us students leave with something learned each day.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 8 Reviews
5.0 other
1/29/2025
Enjoyed my time here! Wish I had more time there!Proud alumni!
5.0 parent
12/27/2022
The teachers are great. A lot of activities for the kids to be involved in. A lot of career prep opportunities for the students.
3.0 parent
9/27/2022
Its a good school and it is very fun to be here. Except one thing and it bothers me a lot. Most YouTube videos are blocked. I understand but I also don't understand. I know we might watch something you don't agree with or don't wanna hear. But we have headphones and you have Go Guardian. What can we...
1.0 parent
9/27/2022
GARBEGE YOU BLOCK EVRYTHING why why why why why why

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Southwest High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in San Antonio, TX and is served by the Southwest Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 2,120 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Southwest 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 3.3, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $271,695. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bexar Co J J a E P, Cast STEM High School, Somerset High School, and more. Learn more about what San Antonio has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southwest High School.

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