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Southwest Senior High

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
San Diego, California · Sweetwater Union High
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,563
Student:Teacher21.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch84%
Title INo
Southwest Senior
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
1,563
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
84%+19.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Southwest Senior High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in San Diego, California. The school enrolls 1,563 students. It is part of the Sweetwater Union High district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictSweetwater Union High
County6073
CitySan Diego
ZIP92154
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063864006492

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,563

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %84%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)