- Enrollment
- 2,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Southwest H S
Federal NCES profile for Southwest H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484095004658
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #47 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest H S has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest H S ranks #47 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Southwest Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484095004658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Southwest H S held near 2,200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 134.1 → 139.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+48 students YoY 484095004658 · San Antonio, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,363 enr · 17.6:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest Legacy H S (2,250 students)
Southwest H S held near 2,200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount). Teacher FTE added 134.1 → 139.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Southwest H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southwest H S
2,363 students
- Southwest Lega
Southwest Legacy H S
2,250 students
- Elm Creek El 805
Elm Creek El
805 students
- Francis R Scob 797
Francis R Scobee Middle
797 students
- Ronald E Mcnai 784
Ronald E Mcnair Middle
784 students
- Sharon Christa 767
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle
767 students
What this shows Southwest H S reports 2,363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest H S compares
Southwest H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,363 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,363
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,119
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.9 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
198
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.6%
White 5.3%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Southwest H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southwest Isd reports $13,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Legacy H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Creek El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis R Scobee Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald E Mcnair Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest H S
How many students attend Southwest H S?
Southwest H S has 2,363 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,152 (2022-23) → 2,200 (2023-24), nearly flat (+48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest H S is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest H S?
69.0% of students at Southwest H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest H S?
The largest demographic group at Southwest H S is Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest H S?
Southwest H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southwest H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest H S ranks #47 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Southwest Isd?
Besides Southwest H S, Southwest Isd also operates Southwest Legacy H S (2,250 students), Elm Creek El (805 students), and Francis R Scobee Middle (797 students). See the Southwest Isd district page for the complete list.