Southwest High
Jacksonville, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 55.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | C |
| School performance score | 55 | 58 | 55 |
| School achievement score | 56.2 | 57.8 | 54.6 |
| Reading and math | 34.4% | 38.4% | 36.5% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 53.2% | 51.4% | 44.6% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 88.6% | 86.1% | 86.4% |
| Math course rigor | 94.2% | Above 95% | 95% |
| Biology | 38.7% | 38% | 31.1% |
| School growth score | 52.5 | 57.4 | 56.9 |
| Growth status | NotMet | NotMet | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
7.916 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 13.333 | 6.061 | 7.916 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
127.97 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 137.78 | 192.42 | 127.97 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 653 | 682 |
| Suspended out of school | 8.9% · 58 | 13.6% · 93 |
| Suspended in school | 14.1% · 92 | 16.6% · 113 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Suburb, Midsize
Enrollment
685 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino15.5%
White52.8%
Black or African American18.2%
Asian0.6%
Two or More Races12.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.3%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370345001431
- District
- Onslow County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- Supplemental virtual
- Enrollment
- 685 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41.8
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24