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Southwestern Senior High School

Summary:

Southwestern Senior High School is a public high school located in Jamestown, New York, serving 429 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Southwestern Central School District, which is ranked 327 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southwestern Senior High School consistently performs above the state average on Regents/Common Core exams across various subjects, including Algebra II (96.23% proficient vs. 74.04% statewide), Chemistry (80.77% vs. 65.41%), and English Language Arts (86.32% vs. 78.55%). This strong academic performance is reflected in the school's high ranking, placing it in the top 25% of New York high schools in recent years. The school has also maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.3% to 96.9% over the past few years, and a lower dropout rate than the state average. While the school has experienced some challenges with chronic absenteeism, it still performs better than the state average in this metric.

Southwestern Senior High School generally outperforms many of the nearby high schools, such as Randolph Senior High School, Chautauqua Lake Secondary School, and Panama High School, in academic metrics like Regents/Common Core exam proficiency rates and graduation rates. Despite serving a population with a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school's strong academic outcomes and high per-student spending suggest that it is able to provide a quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 600 Hunt Rd W
       Jamestown, NY  14701-5799

(716) 664-6273

District: Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown

SchoolDigger Rank:
291st of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,068 Help


Feeder schools for Southwestern Senior High School:

Elementary:    Southwestern Elementary School
Middle:    Southwestern Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  403

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.1%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.2% Help


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Compare Details Southwestern Senior High School ranks better than 76.6% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.83. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Southwestern Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.1%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwestern Senior High School is 10.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwestern Senior High School is $16,068.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southwestern Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwestern Senior High School 291st of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Southwestern Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown 327th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southwestern Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Southwestern Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 69.26 189th 935 79.8%
2006 68.29 231st 986 76.6%
2007 70.70 176th 1002 82.4%
2008 74.40 103rd 1027 90.0%
2009 72.68 155th 1086 85.7%
2010 70.06 229th 1117 79.5%
2011 75.66 121st 1165 89.6%
2012 76.97 143rd 1198 88.1%
2013 74.08 226th 1217 81.4%
2014 68.55 296th 1237 76.1%
2015 73.50 168th 1255 86.6%
2016 72.63 184th 1255 85.3%
2017 71.47 243rd 1221 80.1%
2018 71.63 282nd 1210 76.7%
2019 73.33 261st 1207 78.4%
2021 68.28 164th 519 68.4%
2022 66.31 378th 1190 68.2%
2023 69.42 348th 1228 71.7%
2024 72.83 291st 1242 76.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Southwestern Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.64 235th 272 13.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Southwestern Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.11 292nd 1095 73.3%
2019 64.18 316th 1132 72.1%
2022 47.10 475th 1038 54.2%
2023 58.23 363rd 1130 67.9%
2024 54.37 424th 1144 62.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwestern Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.19 373rd 1154 67.7%
2019 66.92 277th 1179 76.5%
2021 53.16 139th 289 51.9%
2022 52.16 505th 1101 54.1%
2023 57.43 435th 1155 62.3%
2024 59.84 404th 1170 65.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Southwestern Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.81 277th 1176 76.4%
2019 73.87 251st 1193 79.0%
2021 53.54 142nd 290 51.0%
2022 61.77 459th 1155 60.3%
2023 67.18 392nd 1197 67.3%
2024 69.75 340th 1219 72.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Southwestern Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.51 309th 1176 73.7%
2019 71.49 270th 1190 77.3%
2021 78.19 30th 354 91.5%
2022 68.02 334th 1154 71.1%
2023 70.84 297th 1191 75.1%
2024 74.86 224th 1211 81.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southwestern Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.57 70th 815 91.4%
2024 36.06 531st 865 38.6%
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Rank History for White students at Southwestern Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.67 322nd 765 57.9%
2019 61.42 269th 793 66.1%
2022 43.37 453rd 738 38.6%
2023 53.58 371st 776 52.2%
2024 60.92 295th 781 62.2%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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 Southwestern Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 570 4 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1990 540 5 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1991 541 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1992 534 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1993 541 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1994 532 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1995 507 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1996 507 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1997 540 5 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1998 587 2 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1999 602 0 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2000 603 4 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2001 598 2 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2002 573 2 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2003 573 2 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2004 580 2 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 590
2005 557 2 4 3 3 n/a n/a 0 569
2006 546 5 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2007 575 3 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 588
2008 527 8 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 549
2009 498 12 9 5 3 n/a n/a 0 527
2010 448 10 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2011 435 7 7 6 2 0 0 0 457
2012 420 7 11 9 2 0 1 0 450
2013 453 3 7 7 2 0 4 0 476
2014 450 5 10 9 3 0 4 0 481
2015 425 4 11 6 1 0 4 0 451
2016 419 4 10 9 0 0 8 0 450
2017 389 4 13 7 0 0 10 0 423
2018 381 1 12 10 0 0 16 0 420
2019 371 2 9 18 0 0 15 0 415
2020 372 5 10 13 1 0 16 0 417
2021 389 4 10 22 1 0 13 0 439
2022 368 3 12 17 0 0 15 2 417
2023 373 4 10 23 1 0 18 0 429
2024 347 3 6 25 2 0 20 0 403

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 Southwestern Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 586 38.7 15.1 n/a
1990 552 36.7 15.0 n/a
1991 546 40.3 13.5 n/a
1992 538 38.3 14.0 n/a
1993 544 36.2 15.0 n/a
1994 536 39.0 13.7 7.6
1995 512 38.6 13.3 11.7
1996 512 38.6 13.3 11.7
1997 550 43.1 12.8 11.6
1998 597 43.8 13.6 14.1
1999 612 45.5 13.5 10.3
2000 617 47.6 13.0 11.7
2001 612 49.1 12.5 10
2002 585 47.4 12.3 10.8
2003 585 47.4 12.3 10.8
2004 590 n/a n/a n/a
2005 569 44.4 12.8 18.3
2006 563 46.0 12.2 24
2007 588 47.8 12.3 25.2
2008 549 48.0 11.4 17.9
2009 527 46.6 11.3 19.2
2010 474 44.4 10.6 19
2011 457 45.2 10.1 23.6
2012 450 39.8 11.2 24.9
2013 476 39.7 11.9 23.3
2014 481 34.7 13.8 22.7
2015 451 32.0 14.0 27.3
2016 450 33.0 13.6 26.9
2017 423 33.9 12.4 28.6
2018 420 34.0 12.3 31.7
2019 415 31.0 13.3 33.5
2020 417 45.8 9.0 33.6
2021 439 36.4 12.0 33.9
2022 417 35.8 11.6 37.4
2023 429 37.4 11.4 39.6
2024 403 39.5 10.1 38.2

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 Southwestern Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 586 38.7 15.1 n/a
1990 552 36.7 15.0 n/a
1991 546 40.3 13.5 n/a
1992 538 38.3 14.0 n/a
1993 544 36.2 15.0 n/a
1994 536 39.0 13.7 7.6
1995 512 38.6 13.3 11.7
1996 512 38.6 13.3 11.7
1997 550 43.1 12.8 11.6
1998 597 43.8 13.6 14.1
1999 612 45.5 13.5 10.3
2000 617 47.6 13.0 11.7
2001 612 49.1 12.5 10
2002 585 47.4 12.3 10.8
2003 585 47.4 12.3 10.8
2004 590 n/a n/a n/a
2005 569 44.4 12.8 18.3
2006 563 46.0 12.2 24
2007 588 47.8 12.3 25.2
2008 549 48.0 11.4 17.9
2009 527 46.6 11.3 19.2
2010 474 44.4 10.6 19
2011 457 45.2 10.1 23.6
2012 450 39.8 11.2 24.9
2013 476 39.7 11.9 23.3
2014 481 34.7 13.8 22.7
2015 451 32.0 14.0 27.3
2016 450 33.0 13.6 26.9
2017 423 33.9 12.4 28.6
2018 420 34.0 12.3 31.7
2019 415 31.0 13.3 33.5
2020 417 45.8 9.0 33.6
2021 439 36.4 12.0 33.9
2022 417 35.8 11.6 37.4
2023 429 37.4 11.4 39.6
2024 403 39.5 10.1 38.2

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.2%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.2%99.6%99.6%
201499.2%0.4%0.4%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201599.3%0.5%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.3%99.6%99.6%
201699.6%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201799.3%0.2%0.5%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201899.0%0.5%0.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201997.6%0.0%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.1%
202098.8%0.0%99.5%99.3%99.3%99.5%99.3%99.5%99.3%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwestern Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $255 (1.8%) $14,041 (98.2%) $14,296
2020 $374 (2.8%) $12,998 (97.2%) $13,372
2021 $623 (4.6%) $12,813 (95.4%) $13,436
2022 $1,435 (9.2%) $14,112 (90.8%) $15,547
2023 $908 (5.7%) $15,160 (94.3%) $16,068

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwestern Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 261st of 1207 High schoolsRanks 348th of 1228 High schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Southwestern Senior High School)80.671.7
 8.9%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown)82.875.2
 7.6%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Southwestern Senior High School)93.287.5
 5.7%
   End of Course Chemistry (Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown)93.287.5
 5.7%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Southwestern Senior High School)10095.3
 4.7%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown)10095.3
 4.7%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Southwestern Senior High School)93.386.6
 6.7%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown)92.583.7
 8.7%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Southwestern Senior High School)84.475.8
 8.6%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown)84.474.6
 9.8%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Southwestern Senior High School)81.972
 9.9%
   End of Course Earth Science (Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown)80.571.1
 9.4%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Southwestern Senior High School)10075.5
 24.5%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown)10073.7
 26.3%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Southwestern Senior High School)94.586.5
 8%
   End of Course Living Environment (Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown)93.887.3
 6.5%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Southwestern Senior High School)86.594.4
 8%
   End of Course Physics (Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown)86.594.4
 8%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Southwestern Senior High School)91.687.5
 4.1%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown)89.885.4
 4.4%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students415429
 3.4%
African American24
 100%
American Indian01
Asian910
 11.1%
Hispanic1823
 27.8%
Pacific Islander00
White371373
 0.5%
Two or More Races1518
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.5%39.6%
 6.1%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 403 students attended Southwestern Senior High School.

Southwestern Senior High School ranks 291st of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Southwestern Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Southwestern Elementary School
Middle : Southwestern Middle School

Students at Southwestern Senior High School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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