Our History
A True Pioneer
Southwest Winners, founded by Mr. Jim Neal, was one of the first independent contractors to provide alternative education in the San Antonio area by establishing a high school serving at-risk students for Alamo Heights ISD and Judson. When the charter legislation was passed and TEA asked for proposals, it was easy to take the successful educational program and write a charter proposal featuring two key pillars used in the alternative school—character education and self-paced learning.
Friends since their days teaching together at Roosevelt, Mr. Neal knew there was only one choice he wanted as a partner in writing the charter proposal, Dr. Gary Short. Their enduring partnership would prove to be the foundation for the charter school's growth and success.
Established on March 6, 1998, Southwest Preparatory School implements its overarching vision, which is to do profound good in the community by providing an adaptive educational program that better meets the needs of our youth and prepares them
An Era of Accomplishment
In 1998, Southwest Preparatory School opened its doors in San Antonio to 23 students. It now serves over 900 students at six campuses located in San Antonio and Seguin.
If the past is any indication of what the future can be, then our growth and enviable record of success with at-risk students during the past 25 years will continue—as will our determination to provide adaptive educational opportunities to students through tuition-free, public elementary, middle, and high schools.