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Southwestern High School

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Southwestern High School ranks 305 th of 429 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

305^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 429 Indiana High Schools

Better than 29% of Indiana high schools

Summary

Southwestern High School is a public high school located in Shelbyville, Indiana, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 280 students. The school is part of the Southwestern Con School Shelby County district, which is ranked 172 out of 380 districts in Indiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southwestern High School is facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance. The school has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 65th out of 388 Indiana high schools in 2020-2021 to 305th out of 429 in 2024-2025. Its SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 4 stars to 1 star over this period. The school performs particularly poorly for certain student subgroups, ranking 322nd out of 387 Indiana high schools for female students, 257th out of 386 for male students, and 331st out of 377 for low socioeconomic status students in 2024-2025. Southwestern High School's test scores are significantly below state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, with only 26.32% of students proficient or better in ILEARN/Math for all grades in 2024-2025, compared to 42.68% for the Southwestern Con School Shelby County district.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Whiteland Community High School, Franklin Community High School, and Triton Central High School, Southwestern High School generally performs worse across various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. The school's challenges may not be solely due to resource constraints, as it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions for struggling student subgroups, improving attendance, and identifying and addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance.

264

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,738

Per pupil spending ?

43.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46176

(317) 729-5122

District: Southwestern Con School Shelby County

Feeder schools for Southwestern High School:

Elementary:

Southwestern Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Two or more races:

0.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 74th percentile in 2015 → 29th in 2025

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Indiana average (90%)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Indiana average (31% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 45 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

District avg40%

Indiana avg42%

Middle school

179^th of 480

Indiana public middle schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 15 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

305^th of 429

Indiana public high schools ?

Bottom 29%▼ down 45 pts since 2015

From top 26% (2015) to bottom 29% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Indiana High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

172^nd of 380Southwestern Con School Shelby County among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	60.5	179 of 480	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	37.6	314 of 491	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.9	254 of 489	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.1	211 of 490	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.4	154 of 483	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.8	239 of 470	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	83.2	49 of 473	89.6%	★★★★☆
2017	89.2	23 of 472	95.1%	★★★★★
2016	63.8	180 of 494	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	72.8	110 of 485	77.3%	★★★★☆
2014	77.0	70 of 470	85.1%	★★★★☆
2013	74.3	89 of 444	80.0%	★★★★☆
2012	72.9	94 of 447	79.0%	★★★★☆
2011	61.9	181 of 451	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	40.0	314 of 428	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	36.4	321 of 423	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	61.4	152 of 392	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	68.0	108 of 382	71.7%	★★★★☆
2006	55.4	189 of 375	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	38.2	283 of 370	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	30.5	305 of 429	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.3	304 of 432	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.4	280 of 398	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.8	190 of 409	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.1	65 of 388	83.2%	★★★★☆
2019	65.9	90 of 389	76.9%	★★★★☆
2018	49.5	213 of 385	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	64.9	111 of 380	70.8%	★★★★☆
2016	78.1	46 of 394	88.3%	★★★★☆
2015	61.9	103 of 400	74.3%	★★★★☆
2014	52.0	140 of 379	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	62.3	71 of 353	79.9%	★★★★☆
2012	33.8	261 of 373	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	39.5	222 of 364	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	24.3	299 of 362	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	68.2	118 of 364	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	41.2	256 of 360	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	54.6	187 of 354	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	46.1	233 of 349	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	53.2	195 of 349	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	20.2	322 of 387	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.0	288 of 392	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.8	237 of 388	38.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	17.1	331 of 377	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	8.1	361 of 377	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	52.5	151 of 379	60.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	35.1	257 of 386	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	25.9	295 of 392	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.1	295 of 383	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	16.9	333 of 377	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.5	308 of 381	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.0	303 of 375	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	46.5	201 of 378	46.8%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

High school

Male (2025)33rd percentile+5 vs school

Female (2025)17th percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)12th percentile-17 vs school

White (2025)12th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Evidence-based Reading and Writing52%~ state avg

English Language Arts46%

Math26%

Mathematics10%-15 vs state

Biology8%-38 vs state

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Schools Near Southwestern High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)				ILEARN Math (2025)				ILEARN Science (2025)		ILEARN Biology (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southwestern High School	Public	7-12	3406 W 600 S	Shelbyville	46176	Shelby County	Southwestern Con School Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(317) 729-5122	264	22	12.0	43.2%	247 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	30.5	305^th of 429 public high schools	28.9%		30.3	304^th of 432 public high schools	29.6%	1	52.5	10.0		46.3	45.7	46.1		43.9	5.7	26.3			7.9	$12,738	$191	$12,547
Shelbyville Senior High School	Public	9-12	2003 S Miller St	Shelbyville	46176	Shelby County	Shelbyville Central Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 398-9731	1,068	60	17.8	44.1%	758 (71.0%)	24 (2.2%)	221 (20.7%)	14 (1.3%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (4.4%)	52.8	186^th of 429 public high schools	56.6%		51	194^th of 432 public high schools	55.1%	8	51.5	24.5											34.3	$11,753	$506	$11,247
Blue River Career Programs	Public	6-12	801 St. Joseph Street	Shelbyville	46176	Shelby County	Blue River Career Programs	No	No	No	No	(317) 392-4191	0	16	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Excel Center - Shelbyville	Public, Charter	9-12	111 North Harrison Street	Shelbyville	46176	Shelby County	Excel Center - Shelbyville	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 524-4430	131	6	21.8	64.9%	71 (54.2%)	10 (7.6%)	40 (30.5%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.6%)	6.7	405^th of 429 public high schools	5.6%		5.9	415^th of 432 public high schools	3.9%	10	16.7	0.0												$3,727	$319	$3,408
Edinburgh Community High School	Public	9-12	300 S Keeley St	Edinburgh	46124	Johnson County	Edinburgh Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 526-5501	232	16	14.5	48.7%	194 (83.6%)	1 (0.4%)	28 (12.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	44.7	231^st of 429 public high schools	46.2%		42.7	248^th of 432 public high schools	42.6%	17	55.7	18.0											27.1	$13,327	$411	$12,915
Waldron Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	102 N East St	Waldron	46182	Shelby County	Shelby Eastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 525-6822	323	26	12.6	42.7%	312 (96.6%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16	362^nd of 429 public high schools	15.6%		53.6	171^st of 432 public high schools	60.4%	191	32.5	2.5	44.1	51.4	23.9	39.4	44.1	29.7	6.5	28.2	54.2	54.2	23.1	$12,321	$437	$11,885
Hauser Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	9273 N Sr 9	Hope	47246	Bartholomew County	Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 546-4421	435	36	12.2	43.9%	406 (93.3%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (3.7%)	58.8	151^st of 429 public high schools	64.8%		41.5	256^th of 432 public high schools	40.7%	105	55.2	25.4		38.2	34.3	36.3		34.2	24.3	29.5			43.7	$13,406	$659	$12,747
Triton Central High School	Public	9-12	4774 W 600 N	Fairland	46126	Shelby County	Northwestern Con School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 835-3000	472	26	18.1	34.7%	433 (91.7%)	7 (1.5%)	13 (2.8%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	80.1	43^rd of 429 public high schools	90.0%		58.9	143^rd of 432 public high schools	66.9%	100	66.7	31.7											60.7	$12,338	$282	$12,055
Franklin Community High School	Public	9-12	2600 Cumberland Dr	Franklin	46131	Johnson County	Franklin Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 738-5700	1,531	86	17.8	40.0%	1,276 (83.3%)	37 (2.4%)	113 (7.4%)	17 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	85 (5.6%)	58.9	149^th of 429 public high schools	65.3%		60.9	135^th of 432 public high schools	68.8%	14	59.4	20.7											45.8	$11,747	$476	$11,270
Whiteland Community High School	Public	9-12	300 Main St	Whiteland	46184	Johnson County	Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 535-7562	2,144	121	17.7	50.2%	1,300 (60.6%)	170 (7.9%)	154 (7.2%)	395 (18.4%)	1 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	121 (5.6%)	55.3	168^th of 429 public high schools	60.8%		46.9	221^st of 432 public high schools	48.8%	53	56.2	29.5											25.4	$10,640	$764	$9,875

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwestern High School

Is Southwestern High School a good school?

Southwestern High School ranks 305^th of 429 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools feed into Southwestern High School?

Southwestern High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Southwestern Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Southwestern High School?

Students at Southwestern High School are 94% White, 5% Hispanic.

What district is Southwestern High School in?

Southwestern Con School Shelby County

How many students attend Southwestern High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 264 students attended Southwestern High School.

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