SIMON SANCHEZ HIGH SCHOOL

1,470 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Simon Sanchez High School (SSHS), located in the village of Yigo, serves as one of the major public secondary institutions in Guam. Known as the home of the "Sharks," the school is an integral part of the Guam Department of Education, providing a comprehensive academic and extracurricular environment for students in the northern part of the island. The campus functions as a central hub for the Yigo community, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and cultural pride among its diverse student body.

In recent years, the school has been the subject of significant public discourse regarding its infrastructure and the ongoing efforts to modernize its facilities. Despite the challenges associated with aging physical structures, the school remains committed to academic advancement, vocational training, and athletic excellence. Through various student organizations and community initiatives, Simon Sanchez High School continues to play a vital role in preparing Guam’s youth for post-secondary education and the local workforce.

1,470

Total Students

77.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SIMON SANCHEZ HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Asian	494
Two or More	118
Pacific Islander	850

Pacific Islander
850 (57.8%)
Asian
494 (33.6%)
Two or More
118 (8.0%)
White
5 (0.3%)
Hispanic
2 (0.1%)
Black
1 (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:	No
District:	Guam Department of Education
Phone:	(671)653-3625
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 528

Grade 10 386

Grade 11 312

Grade 12 244