The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (14-15)
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(14-15)32%
5%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)64%
45%
Black
(14-15)n/a
5%
White
(14-15)4%
40%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
88%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Southwest Alternative High School?
25 students attend Southwest Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Southwest Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does Southwest Alternative High School offer ?
Southwest Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southwest Alternative High School part of?
Southwest Alternative High School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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