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Southwest High

Summary:

Southwest High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Washburn, MO, with 262 students. The school is part of the Southwest R-V school district, which is ranked 254 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southwest High has seen strong graduation rates, with a 95.4% four-year graduation rate in the 2023-2024 school year, higher than the state average and neighboring schools like Purdy High (89.4%) and Wheaton High (90.0%). However, the school's test scores in Algebra I and Biology I have been below the state average, with only 28% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5% and the nearby Cassville High at 33.3% proficiency.

While Southwest High's overall performance is below average, the school has shown strong performance for its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 48 out of 250 Missouri high schools for this subgroup in 2021-2022. The school's proximity to the higher-performing Cassville High, just 8.8 miles away, presents an opportunity for collaboration and learning to improve its academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 529 E. Pineville Road
       Washburn, MO  65772-9224

(417) 826-5413

District: Southwest R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
231st of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,324 Help


Feeder schools for Southwest High:

Elementary:    Southwest Elementary
Middle:    Southwest Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  257

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.2%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southwest High ranks worse than 61.1% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.28. (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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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 (87.2%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwest High is 15.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest High is $10,324.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southwest High:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest High 231st of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Southwest High in the ranking list.)

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Southwest R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest R-V 254th of 386 Missouri 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 MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.17 371st 534 30.5%
2007 26.22 455th 538 15.4%
2008 37.68 389th 539 27.8%
2009 12.51 467th 507 7.9%
2010 51.02 248th 516 51.9%
2011 34.90 399th 528 24.4%
2012 19.66 473rd 522 9.4%
2013 17.78 478th 523 8.6%
2014 39.00 352nd 521 32.4%
2015 22.51 443rd 504 12.1%
2016 19.87 358th 401 10.7%
2017 19.79 363rd 404 10.1%
2018 20.32 410th 468 12.4%
2019 34.60 315th 460 31.5%
2021 19.01 296th 358 17.3%
2022 30.31 245th 361 32.1%
2024 36.28 231st 378 38.9%
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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 MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.71 350th 382 8.4%
2019 32.48 271st 368 26.4%
2021 27.34 201st 255 21.2%
2022 69.15 48th 250 80.8%
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Rank History for White students at Southwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.55 414th 440 5.9%
2019 23.86 352nd 430 18.1%
2021 14.93 282nd 309 8.7%
2022 24.30 238th 310 23.2%
2024 26.54 235th 321 26.8%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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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
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 285 285
1992 303 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1993 322 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1994 317 2 0 9 6 n/a n/a 0 334
1995 355 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1996 355 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1997 354 0 4 4 3 n/a n/a 0 365
1998 361 0 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 370
1999 395 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 403
2000 381 0 0 4 5 n/a n/a 0 390
2001 231 0 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 238
2002 243 0 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 249
2003 243 0 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 249
2004 224 0 1 5 5 n/a n/a 0 235
2005 236 0 5 3 4 n/a n/a 0 248
2006 250 0 8 1 6 n/a n/a 0 265
2007 253 0 5 4 5 n/a n/a 0 267
2008 262 0 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 275
2009 232 0 4 6 5 n/a n/a 0 247
2010 231 0 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 243
2011 240 0 3 4 5 0 0 0 252
2012 232 0 4 6 10 1 0 0 253
2013 219 2 1 6 6 0 0 0 234
2014 213 1 1 8 7 0 0 0 230
2015 208 1 1 6 6 0 5 0 227
2016 198 1 2 6 6 0 4 0 217
2017 217 1 2 8 8 0 3 0 239
2018 203 1 2 8 5 0 2 0 221
2019 191 2 2 8 4 0 3 0 210
2020 209 2 1 10 3 0 6 0 231
2021 204 10 1 12 1 0 8 0 236
2022 213 4 1 12 4 0 6 0 240
2023 228 3 1 18 5 0 7 0 262
2024 224 2 3 16 5 0 7 0 257

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
1991 285 21.1 13.5 n/a
1992 303 21.1 14.3 n/a
1993 322 21.1 15.3 n/a
1994 334 21.0 15.9 0
1995 355 23.3 15.2 n/a
1996 355 23.3 15.2 n/a
1997 365 25.4 14.4 26
1998 370 26.0 14.2 34.9
1999 403 26.0 15.5 34.2
2000 390 27.2 14.3 33.6
2001 238 17.5 13.6 26.5
2002 249 16.9 14.7 34.9
2003 249 16.9 14.7 34.9
2004 235 18.1 13.0 37
2005 248 16.2 15.3 44
2006 265 17.3 15.3 46
2007 267 16.3 16.4 43.8
2008 275 19.2 14.3 44.4
2009 247 19.3 12.7 52.2
2010 243 19.0 12.7 50.6
2011 252 17.7 14.2 55.6
2012 253 16.7 15.1 54.2
2013 234 17.8 13.0 56.4
2014 230 19.2 11.9 56.5
2015 227 20.0 11.3 62.1
2016 217 19.0 11.4 57.6
2017 239 18.8 12.6 58.6
2018 221 17.9 12.3 65.2
2019 210 17.1 12.2 57.1
2020 231 17.7 13.0 53.7
2021 236 16.7 14.1 53.8
2022 240 16.4 14.5 50.4
2023 262 16.2 16.0 56.1
2024 257 16.6 15.4 61.1

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
1991 285 21.1 13.5 n/a
1992 303 21.1 14.3 n/a
1993 322 21.1 15.3 n/a
1994 334 21.0 15.9 0
1995 355 23.3 15.2 n/a
1996 355 23.3 15.2 n/a
1997 365 25.4 14.4 26
1998 370 26.0 14.2 34.9
1999 403 26.0 15.5 34.2
2000 390 27.2 14.3 33.6
2001 238 17.5 13.6 26.5
2002 249 16.9 14.7 34.9
2003 249 16.9 14.7 34.9
2004 235 18.1 13.0 37
2005 248 16.2 15.3 44
2006 265 17.3 15.3 46
2007 267 16.3 16.4 43.8
2008 275 19.2 14.3 44.4
2009 247 19.3 12.7 52.2
2010 243 19.0 12.7 50.6
2011 252 17.7 14.2 55.6
2012 253 16.7 15.1 54.2
2013 234 17.8 13.0 56.4
2014 230 19.2 11.9 56.5
2015 227 20.0 11.3 62.1
2016 217 19.0 11.4 57.6
2017 239 18.8 12.6 58.6
2018 221 17.9 12.3 65.2
2019 210 17.1 12.2 57.1
2020 231 17.7 13.0 53.7
2021 236 16.7 14.1 53.8
2022 240 16.4 14.5 50.4
2023 262 16.2 16.0 56.1
2024 257 16.6 15.4 61.1

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.
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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 $290 (2.7%) $10,280 (97.2%) $10,571
2020 $595 (6.4%) $8,717 (93.6%) $9,312
2021 $1,371 (14.3%) $8,216 (85.7%) $9,587
2022 $2,801 (27.1%) $7,522 (72.9%) $10,324

Data source: Missouri 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 315th of 460 High schoolsRanks 245th of 361 High schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Southwest High)30.416.8
 13.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Southwest R-V)30.416.8
 13.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Southwest High)31.818.2
 13.6%
   End of Course Biology I (Southwest R-V)31.818.2
 13.6%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.235.1
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students210262
 24.8%
African American23
 50%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic818
 125%
Pacific Islander00
White191228
 19.4%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.1%56.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest High

Southwest High ranks 231st of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 257 students attended Southwest High.

Southwest High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Southwest Elementary
Middle : Southwest Middle

Students at Southwest High are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.


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