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School Comparison

SOUTHWEST HIGH
vs.
MELROSE

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

SOUTHWEST HIGH
MELROSE
  • SOUTHWEST HIGH reported a higher sat/act participation than MELROSE (361 vs. 0).
  • SOUTHWEST HIGH reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than MELROSE (27 vs. 0).
  • SOUTHWEST HIGH reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than MELROSE (5 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 3 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 9 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

SOUTHWEST HIGH reported a higher sat/act participation than MELROSE (361 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

SOUTHWEST HIGH reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than MELROSE (27 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

SOUTHWEST HIGH reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than MELROSE (5 vs. 0).

Reported Only at SOUTHWEST HIGH

9 metrics were reported by SOUTHWEST HIGH. Comparable data for MELROSE is missing or suppressed.

Chronically absent students
592
Graduation rate
88%
Graduating cohort
415
AP courses offered
7
AP enrollment
636
IB enrollment
971
Dual enrollment
209
Gifted & talented
448
Students per counselor
340.4:1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
SOUTHWEST HIGH
$21,838.52
MELROSE
$16,722.55
Local revenue share
SOUTHWEST HIGH
34.9%
MELROSE
47.4%
State revenue share
SOUTHWEST HIGH
47.4%
MELROSE
47.8%
Federal revenue share
SOUTHWEST HIGH
17.7%
MELROSE
4.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
SOUTHWEST HIGH
46.9%
MELROSE
26.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Hennepin County
$96,339
Hennepin County
$96,339
Poverty rate
Hennepin County
10%
Hennepin County
10%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Hennepin County
53.3%
Hennepin County
53.3%
Unemployment rate
Hennepin County
2.8%
Hennepin County
2.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.