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Sweetwater Union High

California · Public School District
29
Schools
35,372
Students
$16,384
Per-Pupil Spend
+14% nat'l
59.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+7pp vs nat'l
88.9%
Graduation Rate
+2.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Sweetwater Union High is a public school district in California serving 35,372 students across 29 schools. It includes 12 middle, 17 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,384 is above average for a US public school district. 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (29)
Middle Schools12 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bonita Vista Middle07–08839
Castle Park Middle07–08724
Chula Vista Middle07–08638
Eastlake Middle07–081,611
Granger Junior High07–09794
Hilltop Middle07–08869
Mar Vista Academy07–08552
Montgomery Middle07–08730
National City Middle07–08698
Rancho del Rey Middle07–081,606
Southwest Middle07–08441
Sweetwater Community Day07–090
High Schools17 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alta Vista Academy07–1233
Bonita Vista Senior High09–122,140
Castle Park Senior High09–121,433
Chula Vista Senior High09–122,053
East Hills Academy07–1260
Eastlake High09–122,783
Hilltop Senior High09–121,885
Launch Virtual Academy07–12577
Mar Vista Senior High09–121,376
Montgomery Senior High09–121,745
Olympian High09–122,341
Options Secondary07–1279
Otay Ranch Senior High09–122,491
Palomar High07–12234
San Ysidro High09–122,316
Southwest Senior High09–121,645
Sweetwater High09–122,679
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,384+14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
32%
State
58.4%
Local (property tax)
32.2%
Federal
9.4%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
29
Schools
35,372
Students
59%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.9%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 29 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sweetwater Union High?
Sweetwater Union High has 29 public schools, serving a total of 35,372 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sweetwater Union High?
The graduation rate is 88.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sweetwater Union High spend per student?
Sweetwater Union High spends $16,384 per pupil — 14% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Sweetwater Union High?
59% of students in Sweetwater Union High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Sweetwater Union High?
No, Sweetwater Union High does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sweetwater Union High serve?
Sweetwater Union High serves grades 7 through 12, covering middle and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sweetwater Union High?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sweetwater Union High is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.