Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus

Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus is an alternative public charter school serving 186 students in grades PK-12 in San Antonio, Texas. The school is part of the Southwest Preparatory School district, which is ranked 868 out of 961 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite spending between $11,847 to $15,014 per student, which is higher than the state average, Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus consistently underperforms the state and its own district averages on STAAR standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025 projections, the school's proficiency rates range from 0-42.86% in reading, 0-29.41% in math, and 0-80% in U.S. History EOC, all well below state levels. The school's graduation rates have also fluctuated, ranging from 78.6% to 100% in recent years, generally lower than the state average of around 90%, and its dropout rates have been on the higher end compared to the state average.

Comparison to nearby charter schools, such as Jubilee - Lake View University Prep, Somerset Academy Brooks, and Advanced Learning Academy, shows that these schools generally outperform Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus on test scores and other metrics, even though they serve similar high-need student populations. The consistently low academic performance, high dropout rates, and high spending per student at Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus suggest the need for a comprehensive review and improvement plan to address the underlying issues and better support the success of its students.