Enrollment
83
High
DISTRICT 109 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 310017801758
SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
900 COKE ST, BARTLEY, NE 69020 · (308) 692-3223 · Red Willow County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL83 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.4:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.1:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
41 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 20 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 20 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 25 | 30% |
| Grade 12 | 18 | 22% |
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
NSCAS 2024-25 . % On Track + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
71.4%
NE avg 57.6%
What this means: On the NSCAS, Nebraska's statewide test, about 71 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Nebraska average is about 58 of 100.
Source: NSCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL this school | 83 | 49.4% | N/A |
| NELIGH-OAKDALE HIGH SCHOOL NELIGH | 144 | 48.6% | 58.2% |
| WAUNETA-PALISADE HIGH SCHOOL WAUNETA | 79 | 48.1% | N/A |
| BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER) SPENCER | 97 | 47.4% | N/A |
| HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL HAY SPRINGS | 59 | 47.5% | N/A |
| MAYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL MAYWOOD | 91 | 49.5% | 60.5% |
Matched among Nebraska high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 83 | #214 of 274 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
83
-43 (-34%) vs 2020
-44% since 2010-11, when it was 148
Student : Teacher
7.4:1
was 7.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 83 | 11.2 | 7.4:1 | 49% (41) |
| 2023-24 | 121 | 17.5 | 6.9:1 | 55% (66) |
| 2022-23 | 115 | 17.8 | 6.5:1 | 56% (64) |
| 2020-21 | 126 | 17 | 7.4:1 | 49% (62) |
| 2017-18 | 151 | 17.9 | 8.4:1 | 43% (65) |
| 2015-16 | 151 | 18 | 8.4:1 | 48% (72) |
| 2010-11 | 148 | 16 | 9.3:1 | 45% (67) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 45% (151 to 83); teachers down 38% (17.9 to 11.2).
About SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
A small high school in BARTLEY, Nebraska, SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is part of SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS. A total of 83 students attend the school, which covers grades 9 through 12. The average for high schools in Nebraska is about 391 students, so this school is 79% smaller than average.
SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS counts 3 schools and 326 students, including SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL.
The large majority of students at SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL, 81%, are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 10% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 2% Black. The White share of the county population is higher, at 89%. By the diversity index, SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL comes in at 33%.
Federal staffing data show 11.2 full-time-equivalent teachers at SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL and a ratio of 7.4:1. The average ratio among high schools in Nebraska is 10.6:1, higher than at this school. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 49% of enrollment. That is 11 points above the 38% average for public schools in Red Willow County.
Census Bureau estimates for Red Willow County show that median household income is about $63,697, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 25%, and about 11% of people live in poverty. A total of 9 public schools operate in Red Willow County, serving about 1,671 students.
Nearby, SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is less than a tenth of a mile away. SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is one of several public schools in the area, with 5 others within ten miles.
SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL has an NCES locale of Rural: Remote.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL went from 126 students to 83.
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Red Willow County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
10,557
Census ACS
Median income
$63,697
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
1,671 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY-INDIANOLAElementary · 172 students
- SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 71 students
Nearby schools
- SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL0.0 mi · 71
- SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY-INDIANOLA6.2 mi · 172
- CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL7.3 mi · 74
- CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL7.3 mi · 81
- CAMBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL7.3 mi · 127
- CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL17.3 mi · 181
Frequently asked questions
About SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLHow large is SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL?
SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 83 students in grades 09-12.
Is SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL have?
SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL employs 11 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.4:1.
How diverse is SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL?
SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 81% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Black, 6% Two or more.
What district is SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL in?
SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is part of SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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