Chula Vista Senior High

820 Fourth Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911

1,864 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chula Vista Senior High School, located in the heart of Chula Vista, California, is a historic institution that serves as a cornerstone of the Sweetwater Union High School District. As one of the oldest schools in the region, it carries a long-standing tradition of academic rigor and community engagement. The campus serves a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and various elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school is well-known for its vibrant "Spartan" spirit, which is reflected in its active athletic programs, performing arts initiatives, and numerous student-led clubs. The administration and faculty emphasize a supportive environment focused on holistic growth, aiming to foster civic responsibility and inclusivity among its pupils. With its central location on Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista Senior High remains a focal point of the local community, dedicated to equipping its students with the skills necessary to succeed in an increasingly globalized society.

1,864

Total Students

90.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chula Vista Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	1,600
Black	38
Asian	48
Two or More	23
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
1,600 (85.8%)
White
142 (7.6%)
Asian
48 (2.6%)
Black
38 (2.0%)
Two or More
23 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sweetwater Union High
Phone:	(619)476-5824
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,864
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	168

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 433

Grade 10 467

Grade 11 463

Grade 12 501