Sweetwater High

2900 Highland Ave.
National City, CA 91950

suh.sweetwaterschools.org/

2,290 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sweetwater High School, located in National City, California, is a historic institution serving as the flagship campus of the Sweetwater Union High School District. Established in 1920, the school has a long-standing tradition in the community and is known for its iconic architectural character and deep-rooted spirit. It serves a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular programs, including athletics, visual and performing arts, and various student-led clubs that encourage campus engagement and leadership.

As part of the broader Sweetwater Union High School District, the school is committed to preparing students for post-secondary success through rigorous coursework, college-readiness initiatives, and career-technical education. The campus is a central hub for the National City community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. By blending its historical legacy with modern educational practices, Sweetwater High continues to focus on equipping its students with the skills necessary to excel in an increasingly globalized world.

2,290

Total Students

90.4

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sweetwater High
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	1,762
Black	34
Asian	297
Two or More	31
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
1,762 (77.0%)
Asian
297 (13.0%)
White
150 (6.6%)
Black
34 (1.5%)
Two or More
31 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.2%)

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)474-9700
Website:	http://suh.sweetwaterschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,841
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	201

* 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 9 374

Grade 10 668

Grade 11 584

Grade 12 664