SWEETWATER HIGH SCHOOL
SWEETWATER H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the SWEETWATER ISD school district, located in SWEETWATER, TX with about 530 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, SWEETWATER H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sweetwater High School is the primary secondary institution serving the community of Sweetwater, Texas, as part of the Sweetwater Independent School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational program designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. As the home of the "Mustangs," the school maintains a strong sense of community spirit, typically characterized by robust participation in extracurricular activities, including UIL athletics, fine arts, and various career-oriented student organizations.
The school’s mission is centered on fostering academic success and personal growth within a supportive environment. By leveraging resources provided by the district, Sweetwater High School emphasizes the importance of core curriculum standards while also offering opportunities for students to engage in specialized coursework. Through its commitment to student development and community involvement, the school plays a central role in the social and educational fabric of the Sweetwater area.
For more information, contact SWEETWATER H S at (325) 235-4371 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SWEETWATER, TX 79556-2438
(325) 235-4371
http://www.sweetwaterisd.net
SWEETWATER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SWEETWATER, TX with about 530 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SWEETWATER ISD
- Total Students:
- 530
- Teachers:
- 43.56
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 530 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 54.3%
- White
- 37.4%
- Black or African American
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.