Southwest High

www.onslow.k12.nc.us/southwesths

702 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southwest High School, located on Burgaw Highway in Jacksonville, North Carolina, serves as a central educational institution within the Onslow County School District. As a public high school, it provides a comprehensive academic environment designed to prepare students for post-secondary success through a variety of core curriculum offerings, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering both academic achievement and personal development, aiming to equip its student body with the necessary tools to navigate future career and collegiate pathways.

Beyond its academic mission, Southwest High plays a significant role in the local Jacksonville community by encouraging school spirit and student engagement. The campus typically supports a diverse range of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations, which help cultivate a sense of belonging and community among its students. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and the social-emotional growth of its learners, Southwest High strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere that reflects the values and needs of the surrounding Onslow County area.

702

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest High
Demographic	Student Count
White	409
Hispanic	93
Black	122
Asian	3
Two or More	69
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
409 (58.3 %)
Black
122 (17.4 %)
Hispanic
93 (13.2 %)
Two or More
69 (9.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Onslow County Schools
Phone:	(910)455-4888
Website:	http://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/southwesths
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	417
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 9 199

Grade 10 187

Grade 11 162

Grade 12 154