Southwestern High School

1,265 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southwestern High School, located on WTLO Road in Somerset, Kentucky, serves as a primary secondary educational institution for students in Pulaski County. As a key component of the Pulaski County School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth, college readiness, and career preparation. The school is well-known for its commitment to both rigorous classroom instruction and the holistic development of its student body through various extracurricular offerings.

Beyond its academic focus, Southwestern High School plays an integral role in the Somerset community by emphasizing school spirit and civic engagement. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and organizations, which allow students to pursue their interests and build strong social connections. By balancing traditional educational standards with a modern approach to student life, Southwestern strives to prepare its graduates to meet the challenges of the workforce and higher education, solidifying its reputation as a cornerstone of the local community.

1,265

Total Students

74.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwestern High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,099
Hispanic	75
Black	24
Asian	25
Two or More	42

White
1,099 (86.9 %)
Hispanic
75 (5.9 %)
Two or More
42 (3.3 %)
Asian
25 (2.0 %)
Black
24 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pulaski County
Phone:	(606)678-9000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	716
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Grade 9 336

Grade 10 320

Grade 11 294

Grade 12 310

Ungraded 5