Southwest High

Summary:

Southwest High is a public high school in Minneapolis, MN, serving 1,484 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Minneapolis Public School District, which is ranked 322 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southwest High consistently outperforms the Minneapolis Public School District and the state of Minnesota in standardized test scores, with 56.74% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 31.82% for the district and 34.99% for the state. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.4% to 92.1% over the past five years, significantly higher than the district average. Southwest High has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is 63.75% White, 19% African American, 8.96% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other races. However, the school has struggled with the performance of African American and English Language Learner students, ranking in the bottom quartile of Minnesota high schools for these subgroups.

When compared to nearby schools, Southwest High stands out as a relatively high-performing institution. For example, Washburn High, another Minneapolis public high school, has similar demographic characteristics but lower academic performance. In contrast, the Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway, a public virtual school in a neighboring district, serves a more socioeconomically disadvantaged student population but has a lower student-teacher ratio and higher free/reduced lunch rates. Despite its overall strong performance, Southwest High faces some socioeconomic challenges, with 29.11% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3414 W 47th St
       Minneapolis, MN  55410-8888


(612) 668-3030

District: Minneapolis Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,735 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  27.9 Help
Number of students:  1,484

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.7%
African American:
19.0%
Hispanic:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.1% Help


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Compare Details Southwest High ranks better than 89.4% of high schools in Minnesota. It also ranks first among 12 ranked high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.2. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Southwest High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.7%), African American (19%), Hispanic (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwest High is 27.9, which is the 16th best among 12 high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest High is $13,735. 21 high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southwest High:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest High 51st of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Southwest High in the ranking list.)

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Minneapolis Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Minneapolis Public School District 322nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southwest High

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Rank History for all students at Southwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.21 324th 433 25.2%
2005 51.97 322nd 452 28.8%
2006 84.68 45th 450 90.0%
2007 92.06 19th 463 95.9%
2008 81.06 85th 460 81.5%
2009 85.32 25th 234 89.3%
2010 79.68 62nd 540 88.5%
2011 70.61 161st 545 70.5%
2012 69.84 183rd 539 66.0%
2013 71.01 138th 534 74.2%
2014 51.82 280th 483 42.0%
2015 53.84 276th 504 45.2%
2016 68.14 164th 489 66.5%
2017 58.90 237th 489 51.5%
2018 76.00 115th 494 76.7%
2019 48.19 299th 492 39.2%
2021 81.45 49th 428 88.6%
2022 61.23 190th 472 59.7%
2023 74.68 100th 476 79.0%
2024 84.20 51st 480 89.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Southwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.79 36th 64 43.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.62 19th 85 77.6%
2022 41.13 50th 87 42.5%
2024 22.02 101st 102 1.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Southwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.54 116th 220 47.3%
2021 32.86 127th 173 26.6%
2022 40.05 140th 214 34.6%
2023 23.28 181st 216 16.2%
2024 80.05 22nd 221 90.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.44 278th 374 25.7%
2019 12.51 330th 370 10.8%
2021 23.19 229th 270 15.2%
2022 21.16 257th 312 17.6%
2023 36.73 267th 393 32.1%
2024 34.84 268th 389 31.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Southwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.70 22nd 395 94.4%
2019 42.02 267th 401 33.4%
2021 76.51 53rd 339 84.4%
2022 52.77 202nd 388 47.9%
2023 56.76 173rd 396 56.3%
2024 88.63 28th 403 93.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Southwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.56 223rd 398 44.0%
2019 39.03 282nd 411 31.4%
2021 81.04 44th 351 87.5%
2022 57.24 171st 403 57.6%
2023 79.10 63rd 398 84.2%
2024 70.57 108th 405 73.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Southwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.89 23rd 76 69.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Southwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.62 72nd 106 32.1%
2019 18.44 90th 103 12.6%
2022 38.02 56th 102 45.1%
2023 19.01 86th 98 12.2%
2024 20.72 92nd 109 15.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.10 65th 132 50.8%
2021 24.67 85th 101 15.8%
2022 55.96 55th 135 59.3%
2023 49.20 64th 136 52.9%
2024 51.88 66th 145 54.5%
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Rank History for White students at Southwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.33 36th 414 91.3%
2019 64.01 152nd 412 63.1%
2021 86.50 26th 364 92.9%
2022 62.27 150th 401 62.6%
2023 72.74 87th 398 78.1%
2024 84.09 36th 402 91.0%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Southwest High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1023 230 137 35 36 n/a n/a 0 1461
1989 895 271 134 20 30 n/a n/a 0 1350
1990 731 280 145 29 34 n/a n/a 0 1219
1991 681 292 160 36 26 n/a n/a 0 1195
1992 731 273 191 60 19 n/a n/a 0 1274
1993 787 273 209 88 18 n/a n/a 0 1375
1994 804 281 194 142 14 n/a n/a 0 1435
1995 820 269 121 179 15 n/a n/a 0 1404
1996 820 269 121 179 15 n/a n/a 0 1404
1997 853 299 140 194 26 n/a n/a 0 1512
1998 854 278 160 218 31 n/a n/a 0 1541
1999 844 274 178 212 23 n/a n/a 0 1531
2000 880 267 168 275 30 n/a n/a 0 1620
2001 878 286 132 366 32 n/a n/a 0 1694
2002 873 297 80 372 24 n/a n/a 0 1646
2003 873 297 80 372 24 n/a n/a 0 1646
2004 880 291 70 348 22 n/a n/a 0 1611
2005 909 284 60 343 22 n/a n/a 0 1618
2006 990 259 72 271 28 n/a n/a 0 1620
2007 1017 288 88 222 29 n/a n/a 0 1644
2008 1104 285 87 161 27 n/a n/a 0 1664
2009 1155 310 95 159 23 n/a n/a 0 1742
2010 1120 320 100 163 24 n/a n/a 0 1727
2011 1090 380 85 165 20 6 6 0 1752
2012 997 447 93 157 20 4 5 0 1723
2013 939 470 99 151 21 2 8 0 1690
2014 931 435 98 165 18 0 11 0 1658
2015 960 460 103 176 19 0 7 0 1725
2016 1001 457 94 178 17 2 8 0 1757
2017 994 495 105 174 15 3 8 0 1794
2018 1042 532 95 208 19 3 9 0 1908
2019 1052 535 90 205 16 5 20 0 1923
2020 1084 525 86 198 16 2 33 0 1944
2021 1077 513 68 196 13 3 48 0 1918
2022 1036 366 63 166 13 4 67 0 1715
2023 946 282 48 133 12 2 61 0 1484

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southwest High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1461 75.0 19.4 22.5
1989 1350 64.0 21.0 22.1
1990 1219 64.4 18.9 22.1
1991 1195 59.5 20.0 24.9
1992 1274 70.1 18.1 29.9
1993 1375 65.6 21.0 31.1
1994 1435 74.4 19.3 32.8
1995 1404 0.0 0.0 29.1
1996 1404 0.0 0.0 29.1
1997 1512 79.8 18.9 29.9
1998 1541 n/a 0.0 30.7
1999 1531 108.5 14.1 30.3
2000 1620 97.5 16.6 36.7
2001 1694 89.7 18.9 35.5
2002 1646 86.1 19.1 37.2
2003 1646 86.1 19.1 37.2
2004 1611 92.8 17.4 37.2
2005 1618 82.5 19.6 36.5
2006 1620 66.4 24.4 30.1
2007 1644 72.3 22.7 29
2008 1664 74.7 22.3 23.6
2009 1742 76.1 22.9 24.1
2010 1727 79.2 21.7 25.9
2011 1752 76.5 22.8 31.8
2012 1723 79.9 21.5 35.9
2013 1690 86.7 19.4 38.8
2014 1658 83.3 19.8 36.9
2015 1725 86.0 20.0 36.8
2016 1757 93.0 18.8 35.9
2017 1794 99.8 17.9 34.8
2018 1908 103.7 18.3 39.4
2019 1923 106.1 18.1 37.4
2020 1944 102.3 18.9 38.7
2021 1918 69.2 27.6 38.3
2022 1715 53.2 32.2 n/a
2023 1484 53.1 27.9 29.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southwest High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1461 75.0 19.4 22.5
1989 1350 64.0 21.0 22.1
1990 1219 64.4 18.9 22.1
1991 1195 59.5 20.0 24.9
1992 1274 70.1 18.1 29.9
1993 1375 65.6 21.0 31.1
1994 1435 74.4 19.3 32.8
1995 1404 0.0 0.0 29.1
1996 1404 0.0 0.0 29.1
1997 1512 79.8 18.9 29.9
1998 1541 n/a 0.0 30.7
1999 1531 108.5 14.1 30.3
2000 1620 97.5 16.6 36.7
2001 1694 89.7 18.9 35.5
2002 1646 86.1 19.1 37.2
2003 1646 86.1 19.1 37.2
2004 1611 92.8 17.4 37.2
2005 1618 82.5 19.6 36.5
2006 1620 66.4 24.4 30.1
2007 1644 72.3 22.7 29
2008 1664 74.7 22.3 23.6
2009 1742 76.1 22.9 24.1
2010 1727 79.2 21.7 25.9
2011 1752 76.5 22.8 31.8
2012 1723 79.9 21.5 35.9
2013 1690 86.7 19.4 38.8
2014 1658 83.3 19.8 36.9
2015 1725 86.0 20.0 36.8
2016 1757 93.0 18.8 35.9
2017 1794 99.8 17.9 34.8
2018 1908 103.7 18.3 39.4
2019 1923 106.1 18.1 37.4
2020 1944 102.3 18.9 38.7
2021 1918 69.2 27.6 38.3
2022 1715 53.2 32.2 n/a
2023 1484 53.1 27.9 29.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwest High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,735

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwest High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 299th of 492 High schoolsRanks 100th of 476 High schools
 39.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Southwest High)46.354.5
 8.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)41.945.6
 3.7%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Southwest High)42.343.5
 1.2%
   11th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)27.231.7
 4.6%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Southwest High)4747.4
 0.4%
   End of Course Science (Minneapolis Public School District)34.134.2
 0.1%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students19231484
 22.8%
African American535282
 47.3%
American Indian1612
 25%
Asian9048
 46.7%
Hispanic205133
 35.1%
Pacific Islander52
 60%
White1052946
 10.1%
Two or More Races2061
 205%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.4%29.1%
 8.3%


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Southwest High ranks 51st of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Southwest High are 64% White, 19% African American, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,484 students attended Southwest High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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