Serving 20 students in grades 9-12, Southwest Campus ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southwest Campus's student population of 20 students has declined by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southwest Campus is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-79%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
90%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Campus?
The graduation rate of Southwest Campus is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Southwest Campus?
20 students attend Southwest Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Southwest Campus students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Campus?
Southwest Campus has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwest Campus offer ?
Southwest Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Campus part of?
Southwest Campus is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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