SOUTHWEST HIGH

529 E. PINEVILLE ROAD
WASHBURN, MO 65772

www.swr5.net

262 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southwest High School, located in Washburn, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Southwest R-V School District. Situated in a rural setting in Barry County, the school emphasizes a close-knit community environment while focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of academic rigor, career-technical education, and extracurricular engagement. The school’s athletic teams, known as the Trojans, play a central role in fostering school spirit and community involvement within the local region.

As a member of the Southwest R-V district, the high school is committed to utilizing modern resources and educational technology to support student learning. The district’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication between staff, students, and parents, providing access to academic calendars, administrative policies, and student information portals. By maintaining a focus on both traditional classroom instruction and community-based values, Southwest High strives to provide a comprehensive educational experience that encourages personal growth and academic achievement for its student body.

262

Total Students

16.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHWEST HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	18
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	5

White
228 (87.0 %)
Hispanic
18 (6.9 %)
Two or More
7 (2.7 %)
American Indian
5 (1.9 %)
Black
3 (1.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SOUTHWEST R-V
Phone:	(417)826-5413
Website:	http://www.swr5.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 72

Grade 10 67

Grade 11 62

Grade 12 61