Article #7 in a Series >>>>> Academic and General School Profiles >>>>> High Schools >>>> Southwest High School

This is the eighth in a series of articles profiling the high schools of the Minneapolis Public Schools, giving academic performance, student population data, and contact information.  This and many other recent and looming articles foreshadow matters covered in my book, Fundamentals of an Excellent Liberal Arts Education, due in complete form very soon, in November 2018.

 

As you evaluate the academic results, be aware that the top score on the ACT is 36 and that a score of 18 represents very minimal college readiness, that a score of 21 indicates possible readiness, that selective institutions expect a score of 25, and that highly selective institutions expect scores in the 28-36 range;  best chance for scholarships and good financial aid packages going to those students scoring in the 28-36 range on the ACT.

 

A student who scores below 18 on the ACT is most likely to struggle even if gaining college or university acceptance and will be in danger of dropping out;  this applies also to many students who score in the 18-21 range.  Academic viability as a college or university student typically is associated with a score of 21 or higher on the ACT.  Students achieving below a score of 18, and many who score in the 18-21 range, will need to take remedial courses once matriculating on a college or university campus.  Very few graduates of the Minneapolis Public Schools are prepared for success at the college or university level.  One-third of MPS graduates need remediation once matriculating on a college or university campus.

 

Here is the profile for Southwest High School:

Academic Performance

 

Mean Score on ACT   >>>>>          23.2

 

Percentage of Students Proficient on the

Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs),

Academic Years ending in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

 

2014     2015     2016     2017

 

Math                        34%     47%       42%     -----

Reading                  64%     46%       65%      53%

Science                   39%     47%       83%       58%

 

Student Population

 

Enrollment:  1728

 

                                                Percentage of                   Percentage of

                                                Enrollment at Site           Enrollment

Districtwide

 

Native American                        1%                                      4%

African American                    26%                                     39%

Asian American                         5%                                      8%

Hispanic American                 11%                                     18%

White American                     57%                                     31%

 

English Learners                        9%                                     19%

Receiving Free or                   36%                                     62%

         Reduced Price Lunch

Receiving Special                   11%                                     16%

         Education Services

 

Contact Information

 

3414 West 47^th Street

Minneapolis  MN  55419

Grades 9-12

Principal:  Michael Favor

Hours:  8:00 AM-3:00 PM

Phone:  612-668-3030

FAX:       612-668-3080

Email:  michael.favor@mpls.k12.mn.us

Website:  southwest.mpls.k12.mn.us