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Sweetwater High

Sweetwater Union High · San Diego County · 2900 Highland Avenue, National City, CA 91950-7415

(619) 474-9700 · suh.sweetwaterschools.org/

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3/10
#939
Rank 939 out of 1,227
Top 76%
English Language Arts3/10 · #941 · 23rd percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #882 · 28th percentile
Science3/10 · #1014 · 22nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

National City sits just south of downtown San Diego, a tight-knit, working-class community with deep roots and a strong sense of local pride. Sweetwater High serves as a neighborhood anchor here, and while its academic scores fall in the lower quarter statewide, it's the kind of school that tends to draw families who are invested in their community and looking for a place where their kids can build real connections. Families who value cultural diversity and a close-to-home feel — rather than chasing rankings — will find a familiar, grounded environment here.

Student Demographics

530 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
392 (74%)
Filipino
68 (13%)
White
47 (9%)
Asian
13 (2%)
African American
9 (2%)
Other
2 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners206 (39%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged489 (92%)
Students with Disabilities59 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,290
Enrollment
91.1
Teachers (FTE)
25.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
27.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

88.8%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

31
AP Courses
offered
28.6%
AP Participation
of students
766
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Red Devils · CIF San Diego Section

29
varsity sports
10 boys
12 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #631 · 72nd percentile

135 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found