Southwestern High School

264 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Southwestern High School, located in Shelbyville, Indiana, is a public secondary institution serving the Southwestern Consolidated School District of Shelby County. As a small-town school, it fosters a close-knit educational environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and extracurricular participation. The school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce, by offering a core curriculum supplemented by various elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, promoting a strong sense of school spirit through its athletic programs, student organizations, and community-focused events. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, Southwestern High School is able to provide a more personalized learning experience, ensuring that students receive the support needed to succeed within a supportive and collaborative campus culture.

264

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwestern High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	14
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
247 (93.6%)
Hispanic
14 (5.3%)
Two or More
2 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co
Phone:	(317)729-5122
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 39

Grade 9 57

Grade 10 33

Grade 11 47

Grade 12 44