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Sweetwater Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 33,517 students in Sweetwater Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Sweetwater Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
29 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
33,517 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
1,509 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sweetwater Union High School District, which is ranked #832 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#760 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Graduation Rate
91%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1994–2005. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
71%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
10%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,157 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,913 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$810 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$634 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,157
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,913
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Sweetwater Union High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastlake High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Eastlake Pkwy.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 397-3800
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 397-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,557 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Olympian High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1925 Magdalena Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2400
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,289 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Rancho Del Rey Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1174 East J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2500
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,705 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Otay Ranch Senior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 Olympic Pkwy.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-5000
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,440 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Eastlake Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Duncan Ranch Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 591-4000
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 591-4000
Gr: 7-8 | 1,613 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Bonita Vista Senior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
751 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-2000
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,960 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
East Hills Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1791 Rock Mountain Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2490
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2490
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Bonita Vista Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2200
Gr: 7-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Sweetwater Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1355 Second Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 498-6000
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 498-6000
Gr: 7-9
Rank: #1010.
Launch Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2710 Iris Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 796-7624
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 796-7624
Gr: 7-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Hilltop Senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Claire Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 476-4200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 476-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,771 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Mar Vista Senior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 Elm Ave.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5700
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Montgomery Senior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3250 Palm Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3800
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,568 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Hilltop Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
44 East J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-2700
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-2700
Gr: 7-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Granger Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Granger Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 472-6000
National City, CA 91950
(619) 472-6000
Gr: 7-9 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Montgomery Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Picador Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 662-4000
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 662-4000
Gr: 7-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
National City Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 D Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-2600
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
San Ysidro High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5353 Airway Rd.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 710-2300
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 710-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,941 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Chula Vista Senior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 Fourth Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 476-5824
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 476-5824
Gr: 9-12 | 1,864 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2020.
Southwest Senior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1685 Hollister St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3023
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3023
Gr: 9-12 | 1,563 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2121.
Castle Park Senior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1395 Hilltop Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-2000
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,363 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Alta Vista Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 Medical Center Ct.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 216-5160
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 216-5160
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2323.
Options Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3250 Palm Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 796-7320
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 796-7320
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2424.
Chula Vista Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Fifth Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-6800
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-6800
Gr: 7-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
Sweetwater High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Highland Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 474-9700
National City, CA 91950
(619) 474-9700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,290 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2626.
Castle Park Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Quintard St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 691-5490
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 691-5490
Gr: 7-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Mar Vista Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1267 Thermal Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-5100
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-5100
Gr: 7-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2828.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Iris St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-4000
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-4000
Gr: 7-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Palomar High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
480 Palomar St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 407-4800
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 407-4800
Gr: 7-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sweetwater Union High School District?
Sweetwater Union High School District manages 29 public schools serving 33,517 students.
What is the rank of Sweetwater Union High School District?
Sweetwater Union High School District is ranked #832 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sweetwater Union High School District?
71% of Sweetwater Union High School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sweetwater Union High School District?
Sweetwater Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sweetwater Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,913 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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