- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Minneapolis, MN
Southwest High
Federal NCES profile for Southwest High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272124001037
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #11 of 34
- high schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest High has class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest High ranks #11 of 34 high schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124001037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-174 students YoY
Southwest High shrank from 1,484 students in 2022-23 to 1,310 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 53.1 → 73.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-174 students YoY 272124001037 · Minneapolis, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,195 enr · 22.5:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn High (1,521 students)
Southwest High shrank from 1,484 students in 2022-23 to 1,310 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE added 53.1 → 73.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Southwest High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn High
Washburn High
1,521 students
- South High
South High
1,257 students
- This school
Southwest High
1,195 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
1,148 students
- Andersen Middl
Andersen Middle
1,052 students
- Justice Page M
Justice Page Middle
1,020 students
What this shows Southwest High reports 1,195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest High compares
Southwest High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 42% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 40% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,195 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,195
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 89% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$21,839
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
African American 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Southwest High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minneapolis Public School District reports $21,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andersen Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Justice Page Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 31.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~1,195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest High
How many students attend Southwest High?
Southwest High has 1,195 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,484 (2022-23) → 1,310 (2023-24), down 174.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest High is 22.5:1, which is 42% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest High?
25.6% of students at Southwest High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest High?
The largest demographic group at Southwest High is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest High?
Southwest High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 High rank among high schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest High ranks #11 of 34 high schools in Minneapolis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Minneapolis Public School District?
Besides Southwest High, Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students), South High (1,257 students), and Roosevelt High (1,148 students). See the Minneapolis Public School District district page for the complete list.