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Southwest High School
- BOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- El Centro, CA
- 300 reviews
- AcademicsB
- DiversityB-
- TeachersA
- College PrepB-
- Clubs & ActivitiesB
- Health & SafetyB+
- AdministrationB+
- SportsB+
- FoodB-
- Resources & FacilitiesB-
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- Cost of LivingC+
- Good for FamiliesC+
- HousingC
Median Household Income
$46,457
National
$55,322Median Rent
$788
National
$949Median Home Value
$182,300
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 73%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.30 responses
Poll
- 67%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.30 responses
Students
Diversity
B-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,114
Free or Reduced Lunch
72%
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.34 responses
- 91%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.34 responses
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.34 responses
Teachers
- 66%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.44 responses
- 68%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.44 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.44 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$13,688/ year
National
$12,239- 79%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.48 responses
- 38%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.48 responses
- 50%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.48 responses
Southwest High School Reviews
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I love my school! We have such a wide and accepting community where we come together, all ethnicities and backgrounds, and learn. The teachers are amazing and in my 4 years here, I’ve learned that my real passion is Education. The reason how I figured it was what I wanted to do was because I would see all my teachers loving what they do. I could see their passion for teaching and how they would wake up everyday, ready to work and ready to be around us as students. I feel blessed to have met so many amazing people, of different backgrounds and different ideals because it has taught me how much of a melting pot we are and as a school, we embrace that!
Southwest High School is a good school. Teachers strive to support and teach their students. There are clubs that support different social groups, such as the MeCha group that promotes Latino culture or the GSA club, which supports the school's LGBT community. Because the school is close to the Mexican border, most of the students are Latinos. But, there are also students of Asian, African American origin, among others. In sports, Southwest High School does not stand out much. As for music and arts, there is the mariachi group which is numerous. However, art classes were currently canceled (2020) due to a lack of specialized arts personnel. As for College readiness, we have counselors, who are specialized in guiding students to continue their high education. The food is regular, we receive fresh fruits as well as frozen food. The facilities are also regular. The school has a gym, a theater, soccer, tennis and basketball fields.
One of my favorite things about Southwest High School is the incredible staff and academic prgrams they have. For example their SACCHS and CTE pathways are amazing. I personally was a student enrolled in these programs. They provide studets with the opportunity to graduate as dental assistants or certified first responders! These opportunities are truly helpful and are not provided at many schools. The school has a great amount of resources available to students, but just like any high school, it lacks some resources in some areas such as enough textbook copies for students to have a set at home for homework and studying. Nevertheless, I don't think I could have gotten a better education or learning opportuity at any other high school in the imperial valley. The school is fairly new and does lack some culture to it, but that will develope with time.