Southwestern High School

Southwestern High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1765 Wtlo Rd,  Somerset, KY
Pulaski County Public Schools
3.9
3.0
1,265 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Toni Ellis
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
570
Verbal
560
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
39.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
5
Equity
8
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
444:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
86.9%
Hispanic
5.9%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Black
1.9%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Kentucky 335 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 275 Students
Western Kentucky University 238 Students
Somerset Community College 180 Students
University of Louisville 171 Students
University of the Cumberlands 121 Students
Campbellsville University 117 Students
Lindsey Wilson College 111 Students
Morehead State University 109 Students
Murray State University 76 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 69 Students
Biology 57 Students
Psychology 46 Students
Business 45 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Elementary Education 22 Students
Veterinary Sciences 22 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students
Education 21 Students
Physical Therapy 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 182 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/25/2023
My time at Southwestern has been mostly very good, the school cares about their students and does their best to help them succeed. The only think i would change would be the teacher to student relationships, a lot of times you can tell the teacher pets right off the back.
4.0 Alum
7/10/2023
I loved the teachers. Most of them had a lot of heart and cared, yet some others didn't want to be there. I appreciate the after school programs and wide range of clubs and sports. The dress code was sexist though. The school was very clean and a good size. I would see more fair judgment with Disciplinary actions. I would also like to change the no homecoming dance
4.0 Junior
3/3/2023
Overall the school is very inclusive and has few issues. Recently, the pipes in the school have been compromised in places, and the smell of sewage is all over the school. Besides that, there are many extracurriculars to join and many diverse classes to take through the four years.
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3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 student
1/20/2022
I get bullied by these people at school. I reported it but they did nothing about it. This is why kids act up or hurt themselves. Because these adults dont even help you when u need help.
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5.0 student
8/7/2015
I honestly love this school. The math is so easy to learn. The teachers make everything fun. The food is alright. But overall this is the best school that I've been to out of the past 5 schools I've been in.
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Kentucky Pulaski County Somerset 42503
Southwestern High School
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