Southwest Senior High

www.sweetwaterschools.org

1,563 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southwest Senior High School is a public secondary school located in the Otay Mesa area of San Diego, California. As part of the Sweetwater Union High School District, the school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from grades 9 through 12. The campus is situated near the U.S.-Mexico border, a geographic factor that significantly shapes the school’s cultural identity, community involvement, and its commitment to serving a predominantly bilingual and bicultural student body.

Academically, Southwest Senior High offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core graduation requirements, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for college and the workforce. Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a vibrant campus life through an array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs. Through these offerings, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and active community citizenship.

1,563

Total Students

72.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	1,371
Black	23
Asian	37
Two or More	21
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
1,371 (87.7%)
White
105 (6.7%)
Asian
37 (2.4%)
Black
23 (1.5%)
Two or More
21 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

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)628-3023
Website:	http://www.sweetwaterschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	134

* 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 9 387

Grade 10 391

Grade 11 381

Grade 12 404

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southwest Senior High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	387
Grade 10	391
Grade 11	381
Grade 12	404

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southwest Senior High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	727	46.5%
Male	836	53.5%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)