SOUTHWEST H S

www.fortworthisd.org

1,285 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southwest High School, located at 4100 Altamesa Blvd in Fort Worth, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD). Serving a diverse student body, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that balances core curriculum requirements with various extracurricular opportunities. The campus is designed to foster both intellectual growth and social development, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

As part of the broader Fort Worth ISD community, Southwest High School emphasizes the district’s mission of preparing all students for college and career readiness. The school offers a range of programs that cater to diverse interests, including athletics, arts, and career and technical education (CTE) pathways. By leveraging the resources of the district, the school works to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to engage with their community and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for navigating a rapidly evolving world.

1,285

Total Students

90.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHWEST H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	603
Black	490
Asian	33
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
603 (46.9 %)
Black
490 (38.1 %)
White
124 (9.6 %)
Asian
33 (2.6 %)
Two or More
31 (2.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FORT WORTH ISD
Phone:	(817)814-8000
Website:	http://www.fortworthisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	961
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 9 423

Grade 10 327

Grade 11 254

Grade 12 281