Southwestern High School

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Southwestern High School ranks 280 th of 403 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public 7-12

3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46176

(317) 729-5122

District: Southwestern Con School Shelby County

SchoolDigger Rank:
280^th of 403 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,740

Feeder schools for Southwestern High School:

Elementary:

Southwestern Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 295

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.3%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Two or more races:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southwestern High School ranks worse than 52.1% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.88. (See more...)

Compare Details Southwestern High School ranks worse than 69.5% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.37. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Southwestern High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), Hispanic (4.1%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwestern High School is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Southwestern High School employs 25.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwestern High School is $10,740.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Southwestern High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwestern High School 255^th of 489 Indiana public middle schools. (See Southwestern High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Southwestern High School 280^th of 403 Indiana public high schools. (See Southwestern High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Southwestern Con School Shelby County:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwestern Con School Shelby County 203^rd of 364 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southwestern High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	38.24	283^rd	370	23.5%
2006	55.40	189^th	375	49.6%
2007	68.04	108^th	382	71.7%
2008	61.42	152^nd	392	61.2%
2009	36.40	321^st	423	24.1%
2010	39.96	314^th	428	26.6%
2011	61.94	181^st	451	59.9%
2012	72.89	94^th	447	79.0%
2013	74.26	89^th	444	80.0%
2014	77.05	70^th	470	85.1%
2015	72.76	110^th	485	77.3%
2016	63.80	180^th	494	63.6%
2017	89.18	23^rd	472	95.1%
2018	83.21	49^th	473	89.6%
2019	51.84	239^th	470	49.1%
2021	65.38	154^th	483	68.1%
2022	56.08	211^th	490	56.9%
2023	47.88	254^th	489	48.1%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Southwestern High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Southwestern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	53.18	195^th	349	44.1%
2006	46.12	233^rd	349	33.2%
2007	54.60	187^th	354	47.2%
2008	41.21	256^th	360	28.9%
2009	68.15	118^th	364	67.6%
2010	24.28	299^th	362	17.4%
2011	39.54	222^nd	364	39.0%
2012	33.80	261^st	373	30.0%
2013	62.33	71^st	353	79.9%
2014	51.97	140^th	379	63.1%
2015	61.86	103^rd	400	74.3%
2016	78.08	46^th	394	88.3%
2017	64.91	111^th	380	70.8%
2018	49.55	213^th	385	44.7%
2019	65.88	90^th	389	76.9%
2021	72.05	65^th	388	83.2%
2022	54.84	190^th	409	53.5%
2023	33.37	280^th	398	29.6%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwestern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.50	151^st	379	60.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Southwestern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.81	237^th	388	38.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Southwestern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.13	295^th	383	23.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Southwestern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	46.54	201^st	378	46.8%
2023	24.96	303^rd	375	19.2%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of 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.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southwestern High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	384	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
1989	385	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
1990	390	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	390
1991	393	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
1992	378	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
1993	371	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
1994	356	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
1995	335	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	336
1996	335	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	336
1997	326	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
1998	341	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	343
1999	350	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
2000	342	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	343
2001	354	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	355
2002	370	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	372
2003	370	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	372
2004	359	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	361
2005	371	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	374
2006	359	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	363
2007	349	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	3	355
2008	335	1	0	4	n/a	n/a	3	343
2009	340	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	3	351
2010	334	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	4	341
2011	304	0	3	4	0	6	0	317
2012	305	0	3	1	0	5	0	314
2013	303	0	5	3	0	4	0	315
2014	298	0	8	10	0	3	0	319
2015	301	1	3	9	0	3	0	317
2016	321	2	4	9	0	2	0	338
2017	302	2	3	9	0	4	0	320
2018	285	3	1	13	0	3	0	305
2019	279	2	0	14	0	3	0	298
2020	251	1	2	13	0	2	0	269
2021	255	0	0	15	0	1	0	271
2022	253	0	0	13	0	3	0	269
2023	281	0	0	12	0	2	0	295

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 Southwestern High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	384	21.2	18.1	4.7
1989	385	21.2	18.1	4.7
1990	390	21.1	18.4	2.3
1991	393	20.8	18.8	3.3
1992	378	20.5	18.4	2.4
1993	371	20.5	18.1	3
1994	357	21.6	16.5	3.6
1995	336	20.7	16.2	8.4
1996	336	20.7	16.2	8.4
1997	326	21.3	15.3	8.3
1998	343	21.0	16.3	6.4
1999	350	22.3	15.7	9.4
2000	343	20.4	16.8	9.3
2001	355	21.7	16.4	10.7
2002	372	21.2	17.5	12.1
2003	372	21.2	17.5	12.1
2004	361	21.0	17.2	10.5
2005	374	20.5	18.2	11.5
2006	363	19.5	18.6	16.8
2007	355	n/a	n/a	15.1
2008	343	20.4	16.8	16.5
2009	351	20.5	17.1	21.6
2010	341	19.9	17.0	27.6
2011	317	23.6	13.4	30.9
2012	314	24.3	12.8	32.8
2013	315	24.5	12.8	34.6
2014	319	25.7	12.3	36.7
2015	317	24.0	13.2	36.9
2016	338	24.0	14.0	32.5
2017	320	25.2	12.6	27.2
2018	305	23.0	13.2	36.4
2019	298	23.1	12.8	35.6
2020	269	24.9	10.7	32.3
2021	271	23.2	11.6	32.1
2022	269	23.5	11.4	37.9
2023	295	25.5	11.5	47.8

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 Southwestern High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	384	21.2	18.1	4.7
1989	385	21.2	18.1	4.7
1990	390	21.1	18.4	2.3
1991	393	20.8	18.8	3.3
1992	378	20.5	18.4	2.4
1993	371	20.5	18.1	3
1994	357	21.6	16.5	3.6
1995	336	20.7	16.2	8.4
1996	336	20.7	16.2	8.4
1997	326	21.3	15.3	8.3
1998	343	21.0	16.3	6.4
1999	350	22.3	15.7	9.4
2000	343	20.4	16.8	9.3
2001	355	21.7	16.4	10.7
2002	372	21.2	17.5	12.1
2003	372	21.2	17.5	12.1
2004	361	21.0	17.2	10.5
2005	374	20.5	18.2	11.5
2006	363	19.5	18.6	16.8
2007	355	n/a	n/a	15.1
2008	343	20.4	16.8	16.5
2009	351	20.5	17.1	21.6
2010	341	19.9	17.0	27.6
2011	317	23.6	13.4	30.9
2012	314	24.3	12.8	32.8
2013	315	24.5	12.8	34.6
2014	319	25.7	12.3	36.7
2015	317	24.0	13.2	36.9
2016	338	24.0	14.0	32.5
2017	320	25.2	12.6	27.2
2018	305	23.0	13.2	36.4
2019	298	23.1	12.8	35.6
2020	269	24.9	10.7	32.3
2021	271	23.2	11.6	32.1
2022	269	23.5	11.4	37.9
2023	295	25.5	11.5	47.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwestern High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$40 (0.4%)	$9,522 (99.6%)	$9,562
2020	$48 (0.4%)	$10,983 (99.6%)	$11,031
2021	$160 (1.5%)	$10,862 (98.5%)	$11,023
2022	$252 (2.3%)	$10,488 (97.7%)	$10,740

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwestern High School

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 239^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 254^th of 489 Middle schools	1.1%
Ranks 90^th of 389 High schools	Ranks 280^th of 398 High schools	47.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southwestern High School)	42.9	32.1	10.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southwestern Con School Shelby County)	42.9	32.1	10.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Southwestern High School)	34.9	33.9	1%
7th Grade Math (Southwestern Con School Shelby County)	34.9	33.9	1%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southwestern High School)	69.6	44.4	25.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southwestern Con School Shelby County)	69.6	44.4	25.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Southwestern High School)	26.1	11.1	15%
8th Grade Math (Southwestern Con School Shelby County)	26.1	11.1	15%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%
End of Course Biology (Southwestern High School)	39.5	11.4	28.1%
End of Course Biology (Southwestern Con School Shelby County)	39.5	11.4	28.1%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	298	295	1%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	14	12	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	279	281	0.7%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.6%	47.8%	12.2%

Schools Near Southwestern High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2023)	SAT Mathematics (2023)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2023)				ILEARN Math (2023)				ILEARN Science (2023)		ILEARN Biology (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 729-5122	295	26	11.5	47.8%	281 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	33.4	280^th of 403 public high schools	30.5%		54.8	190^th of 409 public high schools	53.5%	90	42.2	20.0		32.1	44.4	37.0		33.9	11.1	25.0			11.4	$10,740	$252	$10,488
Shelbyville Senior High School	Public	9-12	2003 S Miller St	Shelbyville	46176	Shelby County	Shelbyville Central Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 398-9731	1,101	63	17.5	56.8%	807 (73.3%)	23 (2.1%)	202 (18.3%)	18 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (4.5%)	53.6	159^th of 403 public high schools	60.5%		67.5	128^th of 409 public high schools	68.7%	31	44.8	37.5											15.9	$9,897	$481	$9,416
Area District #38 - Blue River Career Programs	Public	9-12	801 St. Joseph Street	Shelbyville	46176	Shelby County	Blue River Career Programs	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 392-4191	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	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 524-4430	141	10	14.1	75.2%	99 (70.2%)	5 (3.5%)	26 (18.4%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.4%)	2.6	402^nd of 403 public high schools	0.2%		4.6	387^th of 409 public high schools	5.4%	15	0.0	0.0												$5,143	$336	$4,807
Edinburgh Community High School	Public	9-12	300 S Keeley St	Edinburgh	46124	Johnson County	Edinburgh Community School Corp	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(812) 526-5501	232	18	12.8	61.6%	207 (89.2%)	2 (0.9%)	17 (7.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	36.8	262^nd of 403 public high schools	35.0%		34.9	279^th of 409 public high schools	31.8%	17	37.0	13.0											32.8	$11,394	$558	$10,835
Waldron Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	102 N East St	Waldron	46182	Shelby County	Shelby Eastern Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(765) 525-6822	298	23	13.2	47.3%	287 (96.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25	313^th of 403 public high schools	22.3%		46.4	228^th of 409 public high schools	44.3%	85	34.2	14.6	23.8	43.9	32.6	33.3	31.0	31.7	18.6	27.0	38.1	38.1	15.0	$12,187	$529	$11,658
Hauser Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	9273 N Sr 9	Hope	47246	Bartholomew County	Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Corp	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(812) 546-4421	444	35	12.6	45.7%	417 (93.9%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (2.7%)	49.6	177^th of 403 public high schools	56.1%		53.3	194^th of 409 public high schools	52.6%	17	50.0	32.8		35.3	32.3	33.9		39.7	32.3	36.2			13.3	$10,580	$414	$10,166
Triton Central High School	Public	9-12	4774 W 600 N	Fairland	46126	Shelby County	Northwestern Con School Corp	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 835-3000	457	27	16.9	36.8%	416 (91.0%)	8 (1.8%)	12 (2.6%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	68.2	78^th of 403 public high schools	80.6%		77.6	76^th of 409 public high schools	81.4%	2	52.2	33.7											40.3	$11,906	$1,476	$10,430
Franklin Community High School	Public	9-12	2600 Cumberland Dr	Franklin	46131	Johnson County	Franklin Community School Corp	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 738-5700	1,610	91	17.6	41.4%	1,383 (85.9%)	36 (2.2%)	89 (5.5%)	22 (1.4%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (4.7%)	56.7	144^th of 403 public high schools	64.3%		71.4	106^th of 409 public high schools	74.1%	38	51.8	28.9											28.6	$9,837	$458	$9,379
Whiteland Community High School	Public	9-12	300 Main St	Whiteland	46184	Johnson County	Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 535-7562	1,879	112	16.7	43.5%	1,290 (68.7%)	109 (5.8%)	120 (6.4%)	249 (13.3%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.4%)	103 (5.5%)	48.8	183^rd of 403 public high schools	54.6%		57.8	173^rd of 409 public high schools	57.7%	10	48.4	30.2											17.7	$9,672	$580	$9,092

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwestern High School

Is Southwestern High School a good school?

Southwestern High School ranks 280^th of 403 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Southwestern High School?

Students at Southwestern High School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Southwestern High School?

Southwestern High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Southwestern Elementary School

How many students attend Southwestern High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 295 students attended Southwestern High School.

What district is Southwestern High School in?

Southwestern Con School Shelby County

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