Southwest Jr. High School

swjh.gesd32.org/

679 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Southwest Junior High School is located in San Luis, Arizona, and serves as a key educational institution within the Gadsden Elementary School District. Situated near the U.S.-Mexico border, the school plays a vital role in the local community by providing middle school education to a diverse student population. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and student engagement.

Beyond academics, Southwest Junior High typically promotes a culture of community involvement and personal development. By offering various extracurricular activities and emphasizing social-emotional growth, the school aims to help young adolescents navigate their formative years while building a strong foundation for future success. As part of a district dedicated to excellence in a unique border-town setting, the school focuses on bridging educational gaps and ensuring that its students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in an increasingly globalized world.

679

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest Jr. High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	677

Hispanic
677 (99.7 %)
White
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gadsden Elementary District (4505)
Phone:	(928)627-6580
Website:	http://swjh.gesd32.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 322

Grade 8 357