Students also continually have outstanding records in the areas of art, music, forensics, technology and athletics. Innovative programs include DNA testing, computer-assisted design, subject integrations and math analysis. The educational focus is to prepare students for the global environment of the next century. Southwest High School students are challenged in an invigorating, educational environment that provides the opportunity and the technology to examine the past, question the present, and create the future. Students explore global issues, consider solutions to contemporary problems, and prepare for active citizenship in Wisconsin, the United States and the world.
Graduates exhibit self respect and tolerance.
They also demonstrate the ability to communicate and work effectively in a diverse global community. Mock United Nations team placed first at World Issues Symposium. Math League and Mock Trial teams placed second in the state. DECA team had six students advance to national competition. The Forensics team received the Wisconsin State Forensics Association Participation Award, and received four bronze, four silver and three gold medals at the 1999 State Competition.