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Serving 1,261 students in grades 9-12, South High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,310 students in grades 9-12, Southwest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,261 students
1,310 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
73 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
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Overall Testing Rank
#1354 out of 1773 schools in MN (Bottom 50%)
#990 out of 1773 schools in MN (Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
Graduation Rate
72%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
85%
(Top 50% in MN)
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Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
298
305
Grade 10 Students
314
304
Grade 11 Students
301
308
Grade 12 Students
348
393
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