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Southwest Independent School District is a public school district located in southwestern Bexar County, Texas, United States.

The district covers a 115-square-mile (300 km) area that includes portions of the city of San Antonio and Von Ormy.

In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.

History

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In 2023 its enrollment was around 13,000. At that time the district's population was increasing, prompting it to open more schools.

Programs

In 2018 a program for aeronautical sciences for all grade levels debuted.

Schools

High school (Grades 9-12)

• CAST STEM High School
• Southwest High School
• Southwest Legacy High School

Middle schools (Grades 6-8)

All four of SWISD's middle schools are named for astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger when it disintegrated after takeoff.

• Christa McAuliffe - National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 1999-2000
• Ronald McNair
• Francis Scobee
• Judith A. Resnik

Elementary schools (Grades PK-5)

• Big Country Elementary
• Bob Hope Elementary
• Elm Creek Elementary
• Hidden Cove STEAM Academy
• Indian Creek Elementary
• Kriewald Road Elementary
• Medio Creek Elementary
• Sky Harbour Elementary
• Southwest Elementary
• Sun Valley Elementary
• Spicewood Park Elementary

References

1. "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on October 25, 2015.
2. Manno, Melissa (October 9, 2023). "As other districts close schools, East Central and Southwest ISDs confront growth, build new ones". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
3. Malik, Alia (September 26, 2018). "Southwest ISD launches aeronautical program for all grade". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
4. "Blue Ribbon Schools Program, Schools recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002" (PDF).

External links

• Southwest ISD

• School districts in Bexar County, Texas
• School districts in San Antonio