Southwest High

756 West Tabernacle
SAINT GEORGE, UT 84770

southwest.washk12.org/

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southwest High School, located in St. George, Utah, is an alternative educational institution operating under the Washington County School District. Designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the school focuses on credit recovery, accelerated learning, and providing a flexible academic setting. Its mission is to support students who have struggled in a conventional high school atmosphere by offering personalized instruction and a structured path toward earning their high school diploma.

The school emphasizes a supportive and individualized approach, helping students manage their academic progress at their own pace. By utilizing a blend of independent study and classroom instruction, Southwest High provides a pathway for students to overcome barriers to graduation and prepare for post-secondary opportunities. Through its dedicated staff and specialized curriculum, the school plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to ensure that all students, regardless of their circumstances, have the resources necessary to succeed and graduate.

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Total Students

4.0

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:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washington District
Phone:	(435)652-4709
Website:	http://southwest.washk12.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
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