Southwestern Senior High School

Southwestern Senior High School serves 403 students in grades 9-12 in Jamestown, New York, delivering exceptional academic results that place it among the state's top performers. With a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1 and 39 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides personalized attention that translates into impressive outcomes. The school's academic excellence is evident in its outstanding test performance, with 94% of students achieving proficiency or above in ELA/Reading and an remarkable 98% reaching proficiency in Math.

This exceptional performance earned Southwestern Senior High School a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks it #181 out of 4,758 schools statewide, placing it in the 96th percentile among New York high schools. Located in Chautauqua County, the school serves a diverse community where the median household income is $47,435 and median home values average $90,200. About 23% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the poverty rate stands at 23.4%.

Despite economic challenges in the broader community, Southwestern Senior High School demonstrates that dedicated teaching and focused learning can produce outstanding academic achievement. The school operates in a town setting that serves nearly 40,000 residents in the surrounding ZIP code area, providing students with both small-town familiarity and access to broader community resources.