Southwest High School

Direction4100 Altamesa Blvd, Fort Worth, TX, 76133
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Public School FORT WORTH ISD High School

Accountability Ratings

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Average
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TEA Ratings
Scaled Score
Student Achievement 75
Student Progress 82
Closing Performance Gaps 64
Overall 77

Distinction Designations

MedalMedal
Read/ELA
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Post-Secondary
Comparative Academic Growth
Comparative Closing the Gaps

Nestled in the vibrant community of Fort Worth, Texas, Southwest High School stands as a beacon of academic excellence and innovative learning. Situated conveniently at 4100 Altamesa Blvd, this prestigious institution is an integral part of the Fort Worth ISD, renowned for its commitment to fostering educational excellence.

At Southwest High School, we are proud to employ a dedicated team of 87 teachers, each bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom. With an average tenure of 9 years at our school and 13 years of educational experience, our faculty is deeply committed to the success and growth of every student. The student-to-teacher ratio of 15.30 ensures personalized attention and a supportive learning environment, enabling students to excel academically and personally.

Our vibrant student body of 1,329 scholars benefits from a diverse range of programs and resources designed to cater to varying interests and abilities. With the added support of 10 educational aides, we ensure that each student receives the guidance and support they need to reach their full potential.

Southwest High School is not just about academic achievement; it’s about creating a community where students can thrive in all areas of their lives. We encourage you to join us in a place where your child can grow, learn, and succeed. For inquiries or more information, please don’t hesitate to call us at (817) 814-8000. Welcome to Southwest High School, where futures are bright and possibilities are endless!

School Summary

Public School
Grade Span
09-12
Enrollment
1155
Is Charter
No
Address
4100 ALTAMESA BLVD, FORT WORTH, TX, 76133
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Principal
MR JOHN ENGEL
School District
Phone
(817) 814-8000
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Southwest High School Student / Staff Statistics

Student Statistics

Racial/Ethnic Group
Racial/Ethnic Group Number Percent
African American 433 37.49%
Hispanic 554 47.97%
White 97 8.40%
Asian 28 2.42%
Native American 1 0.09%
Two or More Races 41 3.55%
Total Students 1,155 100.00%
Eco Disadvantaged 978 84.68%
Limited English Proficiency 313 27.10%
Program/Count/Percent
Program Count Percent
Bilingual 292 25.28%
Gifted & Talented 141 12.21%
Special Education 143 12.38%
Teacher Student Ratio 13.70 S/T

Staff Statistics

By Experience
By Experience Count Percent
Over 30 years 1 1.30%
20 - 30 years 11 13.03%
10 - 20 years 28 32.70%
6 - 10 years 16 18.96%
1- 5 years 29 33.89%
Beginning Teacher 0 0.00%
Teacher Experience Average 11.50 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 8.60 yrs
Teacher Type Number Percent
Total Teachers 84 100%
Female Teachers 45 52.96 %
Male Teachers 40 47.04 %
School Admin 5
School Support 17
Edu Aids 8
Special Education 10

Southwest High School 2025 STAAR Statistics

STAAR Statistics
Group All Subjects Read/ELA Math Science Soc Studies
ALL 68% 53% 65% 83% 90%
African American 63% 51% 55% 82% 85%
Hispanic 70% 54% 71% 83% 92%
White 77% 58% 77% 91% 96%
Asian 58% 33% 80% 75% 86%
Two or More Races 80% 65% 80% 90% 100%
Economically Disadvantaged 66% 51% 65% 82% 89%
Male Students 62% 47% 62% 78% 87%
Female Students 73% 60% 69% 88% 93%
Special Education 41% 24% 48% 67% 59%
Limited English Proficiency 60% 39% 69% 80% 90%

Class of 2024 Graduates

Standardized Test

Class Graduate
Group %
Tested
SAT
Avg
ACT
Avg
Abv
Criteria
ALL 92.7 850 19 8.3
African American 90.7 796 20.2 5.9
Hispanic 98.2 857 17.6 5.6
White 83.3 929 21 20
Asian 87.5 855 * 14.3
Two or More Races 80 * * *
Male Students 90.8 842 19.4 10.1
Female Students 94.1 856 18.7 7.1
Special Education n/a n/a n/a n/a
Eco Disadvantaged n/a n/a n/a n/a

Graduation

Class Graduate
Group Read
Ready
Math
Ready
Both
Ready
Graduated GED Cont. Dropout
ALL 89.7 93.1 88 83.6 0.4 1.1 14.9
African American 85.3 92 82.7 77.2 1.1 n/a 21.7
Hispanic 89.9 91.7 88.1 85.8 n/a 2.5 11.7
White 94.4 97.2 94.4 88.9 n/a n/a 11.1
Asian 100 100 100 100 n/a n/a n/a
Two or More Races 100 100 100 100 n/a n/a n/a
Male Students n/a n/a n/a 81.3 n/a 0.9 17.9
Female Students n/a n/a n/a 85.3 0.7 1.3 12.7
Special Education 69.6 78.3 69.6 77.8 n/a n/a 22.2
Eco Disadvantaged 88.1 93.8 87.6 81.1 0.5 1.5 17

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