Southwest Senior High
3414 W 47th St, Minneapolis, Minnesota | (612) 668-3030
(612) 668-3030
#1,021 in National Rankings
Overall Score 94.26/100
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Total Enrollment
1,908
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Overview of Southwest Senior High
Southwest Senior High is ranked 14th within Minnesota. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Southwest Senior High is 76%. The total minority enrollment is 45%, and 39% of students are economically disadvantaged. Southwest Senior High is 1 of 34 high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District.
Southwest Senior High 2020 Rankings
Southwest Senior High is ranked #1,021 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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SCORECARD
- 76%
Took at Least One AP® Exam
- 36%
Passed at Least One AP® Exam
- 65%
Reading Proficiency
- 87%
Graduation Rate
Ranking Factors
How Southwest Senior High performed nationally and statewide out of 17,792 nationally ranked schools and 419 schools ranked in Minnesota.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #1,185 | #16 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #3,015 | #55 |
Math and Reading Proficiency Rank | #2,314 | #55 |
Math and Reading Performance Rank | #495 (tie) | #12 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #12,742 (tie) | #306 |
Students/Teachers at Southwest Senior High
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Total Enrollment
1,908
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
ETHNICITY/RACE
% OF TOTAL
White
55%
Black
28%
Hispanic
11%
Asian
5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Two or More Races
0.5%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander
0.2%
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
39%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
35%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
4%
Full-Time Teachers
104
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Test Scores at Southwest Senior High
U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® exams).
College Readiness Index
51.3/100
Subject Proficiency:
Minnesota administered the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading and mathematics.
Mathematics
Reading
Mathematics
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment
87.1%
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Well Above Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
30.3%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
76.2%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
0.1%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
93.5%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP® and IB
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
76%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
36%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
47%
Exam Pass Rate
54%
International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance
Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
47%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
34%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
71%
Exam Pass Rate
44%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
87% (somewhat below state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large City
Charter School
No
Magnet School
No
Eligible for Title I Funding
Yes
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
34
Total Students
10,623
College Readiness (district average)
6.2
Proficient in Reading (district average)
27%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
19%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
3414 W 47th St
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55410
#1,021 in National Rankings
#14 in Minnesota High Schools
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Data are based on the 2017-2018 school year.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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