Southwest High School (San Antonio)

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For schools of the same name, see Southwest High School.
Southwest High School
Address
11914 Dragon Lane
San Antonio, Texas 78252
United States
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Information
School type Public high school
Motto We are Southwest!
Established 1951
School district Southwest Independent School District
Principal Paul Black
Grades 10-12
Enrollment 3015 (2009)
Color(s)           Green & White
Athletics conference UIL Class AAAAAA
Mascot Dragons
Website Southwest High School website
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Southwest High School front entrance

Southwest High School is a 6A high school in the Southwest Independent School District of San Antonio, Texas, USA.

History

Southwest High School has been serving southwestern Bexar County for over 60 years. Established in 1951, it has grown from a small rural high school with a graduating class of 11 students to a major 6A high school with over 3000 students.

Organizations

The Dragons participate in UIL District 28 6A competitions for Academic Team, Athletics, Band, Drama, Choir, Color Guard, and Dance. Other co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities include NJROTC, National Honor Society, Best Buddies, Student Council, FFA, TAFE, DECA, Skills USA, FCCLA, and Academic Decathlon.

Athletics

Southwest Athletic Teams include Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Swim, Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball & Baseball.

Academics

Southwest High School offers a complete academic program including 18 dual credit classes, in association with Palo Alto College, as well as Advanced Placement classes in Science and English.

Notable alumni

  • JoAnn Hacker "Fey", former collegiate shot putter for Southern Methodist and a five time all-American in the shot put.
  • Ty Detmer, former American college and professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League for twelve seasons[1]
  • Chris Bordano, former American football linebacker in the National Football League[2]

References

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