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Southwest High - Sws

3414 W 47th St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
Southwest High School, or simply Southwest, is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is one of 10 high schools in the Minneapolis 51±¬ÁÏs district. Southwest offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (20-21)
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1940
Colors
White, Black, Purple

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(20-21)
50%
2%
Asian
(20-21)
n/a
7%
Hispanic
(20-21)
n/a
10%
Black
(20-21)
50%
11%
White
(20-21)
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
(20-21)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)
n/a
6%
n/a
≥50%
84%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Southwest High - Sws often compared to?
Southwest High - Swsis often viewed alongside schools like Edina Senior High School, Fair High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Southwest High - Sws?
The graduation rate of Southwest High - Sws is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Southwest High - Sws?
2 students attend Southwest High - Sws.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Southwest High - Sws students are American Indian, and 50% of students are Black.
What grades does Southwest High - Sws offer ?
Southwest High - Sws offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest High - Sws part of?
Southwest High - Sws is part of Minneapolis 51±¬ÁÏ District.
In what neighborhood is Southwest High - Sws located?
Southwest High - Sws is located in the Southwest Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 14 other public schools located in Southwest Minneapolis.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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