San Ysidro High

www.sweetwaterschools.org

1,941 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

San Ysidro High School, located at 5353 Airway Rd. in San Diego, is a prominent secondary institution serving the border community as part of the Sweetwater Union High School District. The school is known for its large and diverse student body, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes college-preparatory courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and various Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond the classroom, San Ysidro High fosters a vibrant school spirit through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing inclusivity and student support services to help navigate the unique challenges of the border region. For more detailed information regarding their programs, staff directory, or academic calendar, you can visit their official website at [www.sweetwaterschools.org](http://www.sweetwaterschools.org).

1,941

Total Students

83.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Ysidro High
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	1,736
Black	42
Asian	57
Two or More	34
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
1,736 (89.5%)
White
64 (3.3%)
Asian
57 (2.9%)
Black
42 (2.2%)
Two or More
34 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)
American Indian
3 (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)710-2300
Website:	http://www.sweetwaterschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,941
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	207

* 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 9 465

Grade 10 464

Grade 11 475

Grade 12 537

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for San Ysidro High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	465
Grade 10	464
Grade 11	475
Grade 12	537

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for San Ysidro High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	919	47.3%
Male	1,021	52.6%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

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