Southwest Independent School District

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 km²) 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.^[1]

History

In 2023 its enrollment was around 13,000. At that time the district's population was increasing, prompting it to open more schools.^[2]

Programs

In 2018 a program for aeronautical sciences for all grade levels debuted.^[3]

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 ^[4]
• 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 School of Arts
• Medio Creek Elementary
• Sky Harbour Elementary
• Southwest Elementary
• Sun Valley Elementary
• Spicewood Park Elementary