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#7219 of 8,552 schools in TX

Southwest H S

High School · Fort Worth ISD · Fort Worth, TX

A Fort Worth ISD high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4100 ALTAMESA BLVD, Fort Worth, TX 76133

  • Math 19% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-24.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.3 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-14.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation13.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$13,690
Chronic Absenteeism33.4%

Students at Southwest H S score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
19%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* 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 TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

82.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Southwest H S 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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,171/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Worth), 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

$71,722

Median home value

$223,200

Median rent

$1,399/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

62.6%

Poverty rate

13.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76133; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
13.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth WestcreekCharter · enrollment unverified3.29–121.1 mi240Compare →
South Hills H SEnrollment path unverified5.39–121.3 mi1,876Compare →
Wedgwood AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–121.8 mi77Compare →
Harmony School of Innovation - Fort WorthCharter · enrollment unverified7.16–121.9 mi1,041Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fort Worth ISD

Schools in district
138
Rank in district
#77 of 131
District spending per student
$13,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Southwest H S is listed in FORT WORTH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Southwest H S

Southwest H S is a public high school in Fort Worth, TX, part of Fort Worth ISD, serving approximately 1,186 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #7,219 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Southwest H S

What grades does Southwest H S serve?

Southwest H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Southwest H S?

Southwest H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,186 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Southwest H S is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Southwest H S rank in TX?

Southwest H S ranks #7,219 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Southwest H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Southwest H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest H S has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Southwest H S a charter school?

No, Southwest H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Southwest H S a Title I school?

No, Southwest H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest H S?

82.5% of students at Southwest H S 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
1,186
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
90
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Tarrant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.4%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 76133)
53,825
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
34
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 76133; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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