Southwest Local

The Southwest Local School District in Ohio encompasses 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with some socioeconomic diversity reflected in the range of free and reduced-price lunch rates across the schools.

Among the standout schools in the district is Crosby Elementary School, which ranks 59th out of 1,596 Ohio elementary schools and earns a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Crosby boasts exceptional test scores, with 90% or more of students proficient in Math and English Language Arts. In contrast, the other two elementary schools, Harrison Elementary and Miami Whitewater Elementary, have significantly lower test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, suggesting potential areas for improvement in the district's elementary curriculum and instruction.

The district's middle school, Harrison Middle School, also performs well, ranking 333rd out of 1,048 Ohio middle schools and earning a 3-star rating. The high school, William Henry Harrison High School, has a respectable 88.7% 4-year graduation rate. However, the district faces concerns around chronic absenteeism, particularly at the high school level, where the rate reaches 31.3%. Addressing attendance issues could be a priority for the district to improve academic outcomes across all schools.