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#219 of 319 private schools in MN
Southwest Christian High School
High School · Chaska, MN
A private high school in Chaska, MN serving grades 9th – 12th.
1981 BAVARIA RD, Chaska, MN 55318
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Southwest Christian High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated727/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chaska), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,781
Median home value
$389,200
Median rent
$1,430/mo
College educated
47.1%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55318; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swmetro Prairie CareEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Chaska High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,538 | Compare → |
| Swmetro AlcEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Swmetro Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Southwest Christian High School is listed in Chaska, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Southwest Christian High School
Southwest Christian High School is a private high school in Chaska, MN, serving approximately 458 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Christian High School
What grades does Southwest Christian High School serve?
Southwest Christian High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southwest Christian High School?
Southwest Christian High School has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Christian High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Christian High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Southwest Christian High School rank in MN?
Southwest Christian High School ranks #219 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Southwest Christian High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Christian High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Southwest Christian High School a private school?
Yes, Southwest Christian High School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Southwest Christian High School a religious school?
Southwest Christian High School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 458
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Carver County
- Phone
- (952) 556-0040
- Area population (ZIP 55318)
- 29,884
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55318; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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