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Sweetwater High School

Sweetwater ISD · Nolan County · 1205 RAGLAND, Sweetwater, TX 79556

(325)235-4371

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3/10
#961
Rank 961 out of 1,276
English Language Arts3/10 · #1016 · 26th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #900 · 30th percentile
Science4/10 · #878 · 30th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Sweetwater is a small West Texas town with deep roots in ranching, oil, and the famous Rattlesnake Roundup — and Sweetwater High School reflects that same hardworking, community-proud spirit. Academic scores sit around the 25th to 30th percentile statewide, so families looking for a rigorous college-prep environment may want to weigh options carefully, but for those committed to small-town life where everyone knows your name and Friday night football is a genuine community event, this school fits right in. It's a good fit for families who value tight-knit connections and want their kids to grow up with a strong sense of place in one of Texas's most authentically Western communities.

Student Demographics

338 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
197 (58%)
White
116 (34%)
African American
18 (5%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners15 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged228 (67%)
Students with Disabilities75 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

523
Enrollment
42.6
Teachers (FTE)
12.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

90.8%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

2
AP Courses
offered
2%
AP Participation
of students
11
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #1035 · 35th percentile

12 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found