SWEETWATER H S

SWEETWATER ISD
1205 RAGLAND
SWEETWATER, TX 79556
553 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
553
Total Students
44.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    298 (53.9%)
  • White
    213 (38.5%)
  • Black
    20 (3.6%)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.5%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: SWEETWATER ISD
Phone: (325)235-4371
Website: http://www.sweetwaterisd.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 319
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 9 171
Grade 10 144
Grade 11 117
Grade 12 121
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
ROSCOE COLLEGIATE H S
ROSCOE COLLEGIATE ISD
Charter School 307 Students
700 ELM
ROSCOE, TX 79545 (8.5 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th