Sweetwater High School (National City, California)

Sweetwater Union High School (commonly known as SUHi) is a secondary school located in National City, California, United States. Established in 1920, it is one of the oldest high schools in San Diego County. Part of the Sweetwater Union High School District, SUHI predominantly serves the National City community with an enrollment of 2,675 students.[2]

Sweetwater High School
Address
2900 Highland Ave.

National City
,
California
91950

United States
Coordinates32°39′34″N 117°05′37″W
Information
TypePublic high school
Established1920
School districtSweetwater Union High School District
PrincipalMaribel Gavin
Staff109.90 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment2,636 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio23.99[1]
Color(s)Red, white and gray      
NicknameRed Devils
RivalsChula Vista High School
Feeder schoolsGranger Junior High School
National City Middle
Websitesuh.sweetwaterschools.org

In 2009, Sweetwater High School was named on Newsweek's list of the top 1,500 public high schools in the United States.[3] In 2016 it ranked 2065th on US News and World Report's list of best high schools.[4]

History

Built in 1882 near the present site of Central Elementary School at 9th Street and E Avenue, National School was the South Bay's first high school. National's successor, National City High School, was built in 1908 around that same location, where Central Elementary School now stands. To accommodate the growing population of high school students, Sweetwater Union High School was built in 1921 at 2900 Highland Avenue. The present day administration building was originally two-stories with the library upstairs.[5]

Thanks to Proposition O, the Sweetwater Union High School District was able to fund a remodel of SUHI's campus. This extensive upgrade, which incorporates some of the classic architecture in the new design, was completed in the summer of 2011.[6]

Demographics
Black or African AmericanAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeAsianFilipinoHispanic or LatinoNative Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderWhiteTwo or More Races
1.3%0.1%0.4%12.5%82.4%0.4%1.1%1.8%

According to US News and World Report, based on the 2013–2014 school year, 99% of Sweetwater's student body is "minority enrollment", with 87% of the student body coming from an economically disadvantaged household, determined by student eligibility for California's reduced-price meal program.[7]

Approximately 25.5% of SUHI's student population are designated English Language Learners, and 12.8% are students with disabilities.[2]

Classes

The Sweetwater High School staff consists of 201 teachers, administrators, counselors, and support staff. Their 101 teachers offer a variety of AP courses in English Literature, English Language, Spanish, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, World History, United States History, Art History, Calculus, Statistics, Computer Science, Government, Economics, Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (MCJROTC) and Psychology. Sweetwater High School has also integrated a career technical education program that consists of educating students in the medical, fire fighting, and other technical fields such as welding.

In order to increase the number of SUHI students who continue on to post-secondary education, the school has formed partnerships with University of California, San Diego, San Diego State University (through Compact for Success), and Southwestern College.

Marching and concert band

SUHI is home to marching and concert bands. The Red Devil Corps is a class 2A marching band that performs in the SCSBOA circuit.[8]

SUHI Foundation

Found in 2006 with the help of SUHI alumni, The SUHI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) group that provides scholarships, student financial aid services, and awards students in need.

Awards

Notable alumni

Notes
  1. "Sweetwater High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  2. http://sarconline.org/SarcPdfs/9/37684113738226.pdf
  3. http://www.newsweek.com/id/39380
  4. "Sweetwater High". Retrieved October 26, 2016.
  5. Maria. "Sweetwater Alumni History Page". Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  6. http://www.suhsd.k12.ca.us/suh/
  7. https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/california/districts/sweetwater-union-high/sweetwater-high-3531/student-body
  8. http://www.suhibands.com
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