About SWCA

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4750 Big Run South Road | Grove City, Ohio 43123
Phone: (614) 801-3400 | Fax: (614) 801-1833 | Attendance: (614) 801-8864
Dr. Pamela Downing, Principal | Mr. Jamie Dato, Assistant Principal

About SWCA

The South Western Career Academy (SWCA) is a state-of-the-art career-technical school, serving eligible juniors and seniors from the South Western City Schools. Students will take all of the academic and career-technical program requirements at SWCA. Unlike other career-technical programs, students spend the entire day at SWCA and do not split their days between the Career Academy and home high school. However, students can continue to participate in their home schools’ sports and extracurricular activities.

What academic courses are offered?

All core academic courses (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies) will be available to students at the South-Western Career Academy. Academic courses are connected to the career-technical programs as a required part of the curriculum.
The actual academic course requirements depend upon the pathway and career programs selected. All eligible students attending SWCA will have a full academic and career-technical program schedule.

Uniforms

Uniforms are required. Students are responsible for uniforms and tools. The instructor will provide information to accepted students. In order to maintain a professional appearance, students are responsible for replacing uniforms if lost or damaged.

Click HERE for the 2025-2026 Uniforms by Lab list.

Graduation

Students who successfully meet all of their graduation requirements will earn a high school diploma and graduate from their home high school. Additionally, students will have a Career Passport upon successful completion of their Career Academy courses.

App and Simulation Development
Automotive Technology
Auto Body Collision
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Cyber Security
Dental Assisting
Electrical Trades
Engineering and Robotics
Health Information Management
Heating Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC)
Interactive Media Design
Multi-Skilled Health
Pre Nursing
Welding and Manufacturing

Customer Services

The South Western Career Academy hosts full-service, student-run shops that are open to the public. Drop by to get a few errands crossed off your list, and help our students get real-world experience at the same time.

South Western City Schools Career Tech

It is the policy of the South Western City Schools not to discriminate, in violation of federal, state, or local laws, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran’s status, religion, disability, age, gender, genetic information, or sexual orientation in admission to access to, treatment in, or employment in any service, program, or activity sponsored by the South Western City School District. The Board’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, staff, job applicants, the general public, and individuals or organizations with whom it does business. Inquiries or complaints regarding compliance with this policy or the nondiscrimination requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, Title VI or Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, Age Uniformed Services, Executive Order 11246, Equal Pay Act, Immigration Act of 1990, Ohio Revised Code, and Columbus City Code should be directed to Amber Hufford, Student Services Coordinator, 3805 Marlane Drive, Grove City, Ohio 43123-3304, telephone 801-3000, or to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Copies of the Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy and Grievance Procedures are available in all school administrative offices, the Board of Education office, the Southwest Public Libraries, and on the South Western City School's website at www.swcsd.us.