East Hills Academy

1791 Rock Mountain Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913

www.sweetwaterschools.org/

71 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

East Hills Academy is a specialized educational facility located in Chula Vista, California, operating under the umbrella of the Sweetwater Union High School District. As a continuation high school, the academy is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from an alternative academic environment. The school focuses on credit recovery and personalized instruction, providing a flexible pathway for students to meet graduation requirements, address academic challenges, and stay on track toward earning their high school diplomas.

The academy emphasizes a supportive culture tailored to the unique needs of its student body. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between staff and students, East Hills Academy aims to remove traditional barriers to learning. Through its affiliation with the Sweetwater Union High School District, the school leverages district resources to provide a comprehensive curriculum, helping students develop the skills and confidence necessary to successfully transition into post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.

Total Students

12.6

Full-Time Teachers

5.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Hills Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	44
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
44 (62.0%)
White
15 (21.1%)
Asian
7 (9.9%)
Black
2 (2.8%)
Two or More
2 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sweetwater Union High
Phone:	(619)656-2490
Website:	http://www.sweetwaterschools.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 7 1

Grade 8 5

Grade 9 10

Grade 10 7

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for East Hills Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	1
Grade 8	5
Grade 9	10
Grade 10	7
Grade 11	6
Grade 12	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for East Hills Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	12	16.9%
Male	59	83.1%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)