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#1221 of 1,992 schools in MN
Southwest High
High School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN
A Minneapolis Public School District high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3414 W 47TH ST, Minneapolis, MN 55410
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southwest High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwest High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,330/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minneapolis), 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
$144,973
Median home value
$597,400
Median rent
$1,622/mo
College educated
77.5%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55410; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Avail Academy - EdinaPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Edina Secondary Virtual PathwayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Special Ed-non PublicEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Minneapolis Public School District
- Schools in district
- 98
- Rank in district
- #44 of 78
- District spending per student
- $21,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwest High is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest High
Southwest High is a public high school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 1,310 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,221 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest High
What grades does Southwest High serve?
Southwest High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southwest High?
Southwest High has an enrollment of approximately 1,310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest High is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest High rank in MN?
Southwest High ranks #1,221 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Southwest High's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Southwest High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Southwest High a charter school?
No, Southwest High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwest High a Title I school?
No, Southwest High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest High?
26.0% of students at Southwest High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.2%
- Phone
- (612) 668-3030
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55410)
- 20,361
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 55410; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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