- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Somerset, KY
Southwestern High School
Federal NCES profile for Southwestern High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210495000506
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwestern High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwestern High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Somerset, KY.
School address
District: Pulaski County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210495000506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Southwestern High School held near 1,203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-62 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-62 students YoY 210495000506 · Somerset, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,213 enr · 16.4:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Pulaski County High School (1,113 students)
Southwestern High School held near 1,203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-62 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Southwestern High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southwestern High School
1,213 students
- Pulaski County
Pulaski County High School
1,113 students
- Southern Middl
Southern Middle School
871 students
- Northern Middl
Northern Middle School
797 students
- Southern Eleme
Southern Elementary School
611 students
- Oak Hill Eleme
Oak Hill Elementary School
551 students
What this shows Southwestern High School reports 1,213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwestern High School compares
Southwestern High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,213 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,213
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,724
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
175
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Southwestern High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pulaski County reports $12,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwestern High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwestern High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Somerset
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,213 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwestern High School
How many students attend Southwestern High School?
Southwestern High School has 1,213 students enrolled. It is a high school in Somerset, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,265 (2022-23) → 1,203 (2023-24), nearly flat (-62).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern High School is 16.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwestern High School?
60.4% of students at Southwestern High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwestern High School?
The largest demographic group at Southwestern High School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Somerset, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwestern High School?
Southwestern High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southwestern High School rank among high schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Somerset, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Somerset on the city page.
What other schools are in Pulaski County?
Besides Southwestern High School, Pulaski County also operates Pulaski County High School (1,113 students), Southern Middle School (871 students), and Northern Middle School (797 students). See the Pulaski County district page for the complete list.