Southwestern High School is located in Hanover, Indiana.
Serving 350 students in grades 9-12, Southwestern High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwestern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Southwestern High School's student population of 350 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southwestern High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwestern High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#977 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
91%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwestern High School's ranking?
Southwestern High School is ranked #977 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Southwestern High School often compared to?
Southwestern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Consolidated High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwestern High School?
The graduation rate of Southwestern High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Southwestern High School?
350 students attend Southwestern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Southwestern High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwestern High School?
Southwestern High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southwestern High School offer ?
Southwestern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwestern High School part of?
Southwestern High School is part of Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con School District.
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