Southwest High

Summary:

Southwest High is a public high school located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,079 students. It is part of the Green Bay Area Public School District, which is ranked 375 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Southwest High has had relatively high graduation rates, ranging from 89.2% to 94.6% over the past five years, it has struggled in other areas. The school has a significant chronic absenteeism problem, with rates ranging from 20.7% to 40.1% over the past five years, much higher than the state average and nearby high-performing schools like De Pere High (14.5%) and West De Pere High (7.0%). Additionally, Southwest High's test scores in subjects like Social Studies, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have consistently lagged behind the state averages and the nearby high-performing schools.

The data reveals a stark contrast between Southwest High and the nearby high-performing schools. These schools, such as De Pere High and West De Pere High, consistently outperform Southwest High across a range of metrics, including graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Southwest High, 44.95% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges that contribute to its relatively poor performance compared to other schools in the area.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1331 Packerland Dr
       Green Bay, WI  54304-1399


(920) 492-2650

District: Green Bay Area Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
335th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,302 Help


Feeder schools for Southwest High:

Elementary:    Beaumont Elementary
    Keller Elementary
    Kennedy Elementary
    King Elementary
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Middle:    Lombardi Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  1,079

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.0%
Hispanic:
15.8%
Two or more races:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southwest High ranks worse than 77.7% of high schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Green Bay Area Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Southwest High 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 (52%), Hispanic (15.8%), two or more races (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Green Bay Area Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwest High is 15.8. 4 high schools in the Green Bay Area Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest High is $13,302. 3 high schools in the Green Bay Area Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southwest High:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest High 335th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Southwest High in the ranking list.)

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Green Bay Area Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Green Bay Area Public School District 375th of 428 Wisconsin 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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.93 111th 275 59.6%
2005 63.54 119th 287 58.5%
2006 54.26 193rd 292 33.9%
2007 66.85 115th 281 59.1%
2008 38.80 356th 437 18.5%
2009 67.27 131st 438 70.1%
2010 69.99 123rd 450 72.7%
2011 63.77 184th 445 58.7%
2012 71.73 104th 452 77.0%
2013 58.21 205th 457 55.1%
2014 59.70 197th 462 57.4%
2015 48.52 315th 466 32.4%
2016 40.15 263rd 408 35.5%
2017 38.01 262nd 410 36.1%
2018 41.47 247th 410 39.8%
2019 39.54 254th 400 36.5%
2021 14.94 361st 390 7.4%
2022 24.23 327th 391 16.4%
2023 28.94 317th 415 23.6%
2024 28.45 335th 431 22.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Southwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.82 51st 71 28.2%
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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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.37 207th 255 18.8%
2019 23.14 218th 251 13.1%
2021 18.22 208th 226 8.0%
2022 18.79 229th 250 8.4%
2023 21.59 238th 271 12.2%
2024 29.19 253rd 326 22.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Southwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.03 221st 355 37.7%
2019 25.58 283rd 343 17.5%
2021 15.04 304th 332 8.4%
2022 29.05 271st 343 21.0%
2023 33.25 241st 329 26.7%
2024 24.60 290th 353 17.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Southwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.36 32nd 40 20.0%
2019 37.12 22nd 32 31.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Southwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.51 243rd 373 34.9%
2019 50.58 163rd 354 54.0%
2021 13.80 317th 334 5.1%
2022 18.50 311th 347 10.4%
2023 22.58 302nd 359 15.9%
2024 28.82 283rd 365 22.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Southwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.09 37th 51 27.5%
2019 34.59 29th 44 34.1%
2023 24.95 36th 50 28.0%
2024 34.89 32nd 51 37.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.15 59th 76 22.4%
2022 23.37 68th 86 20.9%
2024 32.74 85th 119 28.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Southwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.43 1st 4 75.0%
2022 28.53 1st 2 50.0%
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Rank History for White students at Southwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.59 85th 261 67.4%
2019 52.02 115th 266 56.8%
2021 24.57 208th 266 21.8%
2022 32.83 188th 269 30.1%
2023 45.10 143rd 271 47.2%
2024 33.47 217th 300 27.7%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, December 5, 2009

Open Quote Southwest has excellent academics.
They have a very good math bowl team usually finishing first in Brown County nearly every year.
ACT scores are among the tops in the county and state each year.
There are excellent AP classes to chose from and the Physics AP teacher, Mr Nedobek, is one of the best in the country. Many of his students obtain a 5 on the AP physics test.
As far as athletics the Trojans are solid and the school offers a variety of sport opportunities. They have a tradition of excellence in Tennis.
While not an official WIAA sport the dance team is second to none in the state especially in the kick and pom routines. Over the past 20 years the Troyettes have earned a first place each year in the State Tournament in at least one event. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, November 12, 2009

Open Quote My daughter took AP courses and was very well prepared for college. She was able to graduate a semester early and accumulate college credit at UWGB before going out of state for her first traditional year of college. She also participated in one of the school course exchange programs and expanded her preparation with Anatomy and Physiology offered off-campus. Unlike other high schools in our area, it IS possible to live within walking distance of Southwest High School and still live in a nice area of town. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, November 7, 2009

Open Quote My daughter attends Southwest and it has been a great experience. The entire school district does a superb job in transitioning feshmen into high school via their orientation, Link Crew program, on-site registration, etc. Safety is a priority as are the academic and co-curricular offerings (my daughter does well with both). Families are highly supportive of this school. In fact, Green Bay is an incredibly family-oriented city - lots of support and focus on our schools and our students. We are fortunate to have such great schools. Close Quote



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 1317 1 15 7 29 n/a n/a 0 1369
1989 1383 3 13 5 39 n/a n/a 0 1443
1990 1345 1 8 3 28 n/a n/a 0 1385
1991 1324 3 20 5 39 n/a n/a 0 1391
1992 1334 4 16 8 39 n/a n/a 0 1401
1993 1344 7 21 12 56 n/a n/a 0 1440
1994 1407 12 21 8 57 n/a n/a 0 1505
1995 1470 12 32 14 50 n/a n/a 0 1578
1996 1470 12 32 14 50 n/a n/a 0 1578
1997 1425 11 46 14 55 n/a n/a 0 1551
1998 1449 9 66 20 80 n/a n/a 0 1624
1999 1426 12 64 23 68 n/a n/a 0 1593
2000 1390 13 47 20 81 n/a n/a 0 1551
2001 1385 19 59 29 84 n/a n/a 0 1576
2002 1300 18 67 25 78 n/a n/a 0 1488
2003 1300 18 67 25 78 n/a n/a 0 1488
2004 1282 30 70 26 79 n/a n/a 0 1487
2005 1219 45 71 32 76 n/a n/a 0 1443
2006 1201 36 64 38 90 n/a n/a 0 1429
2007 1196 43 74 43 107 n/a n/a 0 1463
2008 1127 54 67 38 104 n/a n/a 0 1390
2009 1073 59 69 42 117 n/a n/a 0 1360
2010 1002 67 63 39 126 n/a n/a 0 1297
2011 956 79 53 64 113 2 24 0 1291
2012 884 82 39 80 106 0 36 0 1227
2013 855 84 44 84 98 0 59 0 1224
2014 810 75 50 95 87 1 58 0 1176
2015 796 77 54 101 95 0 65 0 1188
2016 765 71 63 104 87 0 60 0 1150
2017 738 72 65 113 91 1 50 0 1130
2018 734 113 64 127 97 1 55 0 1191
2019 699 125 63 115 95 2 56 0 1155
2020 650 116 59 139 98 2 70 0 1134
2021 617 117 54 138 91 1 75 0 1093
2022 603 111 57 156 98 2 96 0 1123
2023 561 94 64 171 85 1 103 0 1079

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 1369 75.7 18.0 18.2
1989 1443 76.5 18.8 5.5
1990 1385 76.5 18.1 4.9
1991 1391 84.4 16.4 20.6
1992 1401 89.9 15.5 19.9
1993 1440 90.9 15.8 21.4
1994 1505 88.7 17.0 23.5
1995 1578 88.0 17.9 24.6
1996 1578 88.0 17.9 24.6
1997 1551 89.0 17.4 25.1
1998 1624 88.4 18.4 25.9
1999 1593 90.2 17.7 31.9
2000 1551 88.8 17.5 31.1
2001 1576 90.5 17.4 33.8
2002 1488 99.3 15.0 13.2
2003 1488 99.3 15.0 13.2
2004 1487 93.9 15.8 14.2
2005 1443 93.7 15.4 n/a
2006 1429 96.6 14.8 n/a
2007 1463 92.8 15.8 21.6
2008 1390 89.3 15.6 23.7
2009 1360 88.5 15.4 27.2
2010 1297 80.8 16.0 29.8
2011 1291 77.5 16.6 35.6
2012 1227 74.6 16.4 31.5
2013 1224 76.6 15.9 38.2
2014 1176 74.6 15.7 40.2
2015 1188 n/a n/a 41.5
2016 1150 73.0 15.7 40.3
2017 1130 72.8 15.5 35.1
2018 1191 72.5 16.4 39
2019 1155 72.5 15.9 40.2
2020 1134 72.6 15.6 41.7
2021 1093 71.0 15.3 49.5
2022 1123 70.2 15.9 43.5
2023 1079 68.1 15.8 44.9

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 1369 75.7 18.0 18.2
1989 1443 76.5 18.8 5.5
1990 1385 76.5 18.1 4.9
1991 1391 84.4 16.4 20.6
1992 1401 89.9 15.5 19.9
1993 1440 90.9 15.8 21.4
1994 1505 88.7 17.0 23.5
1995 1578 88.0 17.9 24.6
1996 1578 88.0 17.9 24.6
1997 1551 89.0 17.4 25.1
1998 1624 88.4 18.4 25.9
1999 1593 90.2 17.7 31.9
2000 1551 88.8 17.5 31.1
2001 1576 90.5 17.4 33.8
2002 1488 99.3 15.0 13.2
2003 1488 99.3 15.0 13.2
2004 1487 93.9 15.8 14.2
2005 1443 93.7 15.4 n/a
2006 1429 96.6 14.8 n/a
2007 1463 92.8 15.8 21.6
2008 1390 89.3 15.6 23.7
2009 1360 88.5 15.4 27.2
2010 1297 80.8 16.0 29.8
2011 1291 77.5 16.6 35.6
2012 1227 74.6 16.4 31.5
2013 1224 76.6 15.9 38.2
2014 1176 74.6 15.7 40.2
2015 1188 n/a n/a 41.5
2016 1150 73.0 15.7 40.3
2017 1130 72.8 15.5 35.1
2018 1191 72.5 16.4 39
2019 1155 72.5 15.9 40.2
2020 1134 72.6 15.6 41.7
2021 1093 71.0 15.3 49.5
2022 1123 70.2 15.9 43.5
2023 1079 68.1 15.8 44.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwest High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $449 (3.6%) $12,138 (96.4%) $12,586
2020 $517 (4.2%) $11,749 (95.8%) $12,267
2021 $775 (5.8%) $12,527 (94.2%) $13,302

Data source: Wisconsin 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 254th of 400 High schoolsRanks 317th of 415 High schools
 12.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Southwest High)36.839.2
 2.4%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Green Bay Area Public School District)33.431.1
 2.4%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest High)30.435.8
 5.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Green Bay Area Public School District)24.228.5
 4.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Southwest High)34.123.9
 10.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Green Bay Area Public School District)23.117.5
 5.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Southwest High)3323.6
 9.4%
   10th Grade Science (Green Bay Area Public School District)23.417.1
 6.3%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11551079
 6.6%
African American12594
 24.8%
American Indian9585
 10.5%
Asian6364
 1.6%
Hispanic115171
 48.7%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White699561
 19.7%
Two or More Races56103
 83.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.2%44.9%
 4.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest High

Students at Southwest High are 52% White, 16% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 9% African American, 8% American Indian, 6% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,079 students attended Southwest High.

Southwest High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Beaumont Elementary
Elementary : Keller Elementary
Elementary : Kennedy Elementary
Elementary : King Elementary
Elementary : MacArthur Elementary
Elementary : Tank Elementary
Middle : Lombardi Middle

Southwest High ranks in the bottom 22.3% of Wisconsin high schools.


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

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