Calexico High School vs. Southwest High School
Should you attend Calexico High School or Southwest High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Southwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 2,746 students in grades 9-12, Calexico High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Serving 1,846 students in grades 9-12, Southwest High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,746 students
1,846 students
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
94 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5851 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3230 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
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Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
670
481
Grade 10 Students
707
454
Grade 11 Students
662
457
Grade 12 Students
707
454
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
100%
96%
% Black
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% White
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3%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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Diversity Score
0.00
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
13%