How much history can one high school hold? You might be surprised by Southwest High School. This grand institution, standing proudly in the Linden Hills neighborhood, has been shaping young minds since 1940. It has seen its fair share of changes over the decades, growing and adapting to meet the needs of its students. Southwest High School wasn’t always the modern, air-conditioned haven it is today. Imagine a time before air conditioning in every classroom, a time when the building hummed with the energy of over 2,000 students. That was Southwest High School in its early days. The school saw a major expansion in the 1960s, with the addition of Southwest Junior High. This addition brought with it a new gymnasium, a library, and even a swimming pool. As Minneapolis reorganized its school system, Southwest High School returned to its roots, serving grades 9-12. A pivotal moment in the school’s history arrived in 1987 when it became an International Baccalaureate Programme school, a testament to its commitment to academic rigor. 1987 also marked the year Southwest High School made a bold decision. It became one of the first schools in the nation to move away from using a Native American mascot, adopting the “Lakers” instead. Today, Southwest High School thrives with a diverse student body of over 1,000 students. It boasts specialized arts spaces, well-equipped science labs, and a supportive community. As you walk through the halls of Southwest High School, remember the generations of students who have walked these same corridors, their laughter and dreams echoing through time.
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