SOUTHWEST PREPARATORY SCHOOL

www.swprep.org

Charter School 53 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southwest Preparatory School is a public charter school district based in San Antonio, Texas, dedicated to providing a personalized and supportive learning environment for students in grades K-12. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on small class sizes and individualized instruction, aiming to cater to the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its student body. By prioritizing a close-knit campus culture, Southwest Preparatory strives to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential in a safe, structured setting.

The district’s educational approach is rooted in academic rigor and character development, designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce. In addition to a standard core curriculum, the school offers various programs intended to engage students and foster critical thinking. With multiple campuses throughout the San Antonio area, Southwest Preparatory School serves as a prominent alternative to traditional district schooling, emphasizing community involvement and a commitment to helping every student attain a high school diploma.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

115.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHWEST PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	37
Black	12
Two or More	1

Hispanic
37 (69.8 %)
Black
12 (22.6 %)
White
3 (5.7 %)
Two or More
1 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SOUTHWEST PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Phone:	(210)829-8017
Website:	http://www.swprep.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	53
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten 7

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 6