South-Western Career Academy

4750 Big Run South Rd
Grove City, OH 43123

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South-Western Career Academy (SWCA), located in Grove City, Ohio, serves as a specialized high school within the South-Western City School District, focusing on career and technical education (CTE). The academy is designed to provide high school juniors and seniors with hands-on, industry-aligned training that prepares them for both immediate employment and post-secondary education. By offering a diverse range of programs—such as automotive technology, culinary arts, healthcare, construction trades, and digital media—the school bridges the gap between traditional classroom learning and real-world professional requirements.

Beyond technical skill acquisition, the academy emphasizes career readiness through professional development, certification opportunities, and partnerships with local businesses. Students at SWCA benefit from a curriculum that integrates academic coursework with practical application, allowing them to earn industry-recognized credentials while completing their high school graduation requirements. This model provides students with a competitive edge, fostering a transition into high-demand workforce sectors or specialized college degree programs upon graduation.

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Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	South-Western City
Phone:	(614)801-3400
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

9th

10th

11th

12th