SOUTHWEST H S

2,363 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southwest High School, located on Dragon Lane in San Antonio, Texas, serves as a cornerstone of the Southwest Independent School District (SWISD). As a large, comprehensive public high school, it is deeply rooted in the local community and is well-known for its strong emphasis on school spirit—centered around its mascot, the Dragon. The school provides a diverse academic environment, offering a wide array of core curriculum classes, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and dual-credit opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Southwest High School maintains a robust extracurricular culture that plays a significant role in student life. The school fields competitive athletic teams, maintains an active fine arts department, and hosts numerous student-led clubs and organizations. By fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic expectations with opportunities for personal growth and social engagement, the school aims to support the holistic development of its students, equipping them with the skills and character necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

2,363

Total Students

146.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHWEST H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	2,071
Black	113
Asian	11
Two or More	36
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
2,071 (87.6%)
White
125 (5.3%)
Black
113 (4.8%)
Two or More
36 (1.5%)
Asian
11 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SOUTHWEST ISD
Phone:	(210)622-4500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	146.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,698
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 9 672

Grade 10 602

Grade 11 519

Grade 12 570