South-Western Career Academy is a facility in which students of the four high schools in the South-Western City Schools district can choose to attend, starting in their Junior year.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (09-10)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
Education for the Real World is Our Business
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)100%
4%
Black
(09-10)n/a
17%
White
(09-10)n/a
76%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
67%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
31%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are South-western Career Academy often compared to?
South-western Career Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Zanesville Campus by visitors of our site.
How many students attend South-western Career Academy?
1 students attend South-western Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of South-western Career Academy students are Hispanic.
What grades does South-western Career Academy offer ?
South-western Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South-western Career Academy part of?
South-western Career Academy is part of South-Western City School District.
In what neighborhood is South-western Career Academy located?
South-western Career Academy is located in the Holt Alkire neighborhood of Grove City, OH. There are 2 other public schools located in Holt Alkire.
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