PHOENIX SCHOOL AT SOUTHWEST SCHOOLS

9920 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S
HOUSTON, TX 77099

www.swschools.org

Charter School 107 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Phoenix School at Southwest Schools is a campus within the Southwest Schools charter network, located in the Sharpstown/Westchase area of Houston, Texas. As part of a mission-driven public charter system, the school is designed to provide students with a structured, supportive environment that focuses on academic rigor and personal development. The campus typically serves a diverse student population, emphasizing small class sizes and a personalized approach to education that helps students bridge gaps in learning and reach their full academic potential.

The school operates under the broader framework of Southwest Schools, which prides itself on cultivating a college-going culture and preparing students for life beyond high school. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on character development and community responsibility, Phoenix School aims to create a safe space where students can thrive despite previous educational challenges. The institution maintains a commitment to parent-teacher collaboration and community engagement, ensuring that the student experience is supported both inside and outside the classroom.

107

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

5.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PHOENIX SCHOOL AT SOUTHWEST SCHOOLS
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	33
Black	22
Asian	1
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
44 (41.1%)
Hispanic
33 (30.8%)
Black
22 (20.6%)
Two or More
6 (5.6%)
Asian
1 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(713)784-6345
Website:	http://www.swschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	107
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 5 2

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 11

Grade 9 25

Grade 10 27

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 22