Sweeny High School

Sweeny High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
600 E ASHLEY WILSON Rd,  Sweeny, TX
Sweeny Independent School District
3.8
2.0
594 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brett Miksch
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
23
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

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
280:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
54.5%
Hispanic
27.5%
Black
12.7%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

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.
Texas A&M University 137 Students
Texas State University 117 Students
Sam Houston State University 102 Students
University of Houston 91 Students
University of Texas - Austin 83 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 82 Students
Brazosport College 79 Students
Baylor University 54 Students
Texas Tech University 52 Students
Rice University 50 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 43 Students
Business 37 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 20 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 20 Students
Biology 19 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 19 Students
Veterinary Sciences 16 Students
Education 15 Students
Chemical Engineering 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 114 Reviews
1.0 Alum
8/14/2023
Worst experience of my life! Still traumatized by the amount of bullying I received there by staff and students. Not the place to be if you are lgbt.
5.0 Senior
12/5/2020
The small community is unlike any other. I have loved being a student where everyone knows me and cares about my success. My teachers and administrators all work very hard because they care about the students. Every teacher I have ever had has taken their personal time to get to know me as a person and a student.
3.0 Freshman
5/3/2020
This school is just very average. The teachers are just here for their pay check. I would like to see more diversity, more acceptance, better funding for the arts and not just football. I would like to see people involved in more things than just what we have to offer.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 2 Reviews
2.0 other
8/14/2023
Horrible, homophobic school, constant bullying by staff and students.
2.0 other
6/12/2011
This school is so small! I'm related to 50% of the people there. My mother went there over 20 years ago, and ever since then, I've had 3 other Aunt and Uncles that have gone there. It has changed a lot frommy mother's perspective. The Administration is much less strict. They seem to focus more on sp...

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Sweeny High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sweeny, TX, in the Sweeny neighborhood, and is served by the Sweeny Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 594 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Sweeny High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $260,278. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sweeny Junior High School, Sweeny Elementary School, Sweeny Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Sweeny has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sweeny High School.

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