Sweetwater High School
School Overview
Sweetwater High School is a public school located in National City, California. It is a school in Sweetwater Union High School District district.
According to the California state assessment result, 25% of students are proficient in Math learning and 56% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,724 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1 where a total of 113 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,724 students are attending Sweetwater High School. By gender, there are 1,400 and 1,324 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Sweetwater High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 541 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 408 | 214 | 194 |
| Asian | 109 | 64 | 45 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| in LEP Program | 20 | 13 | 7 |
| IDEA program | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Total | 541 | 288 | 253 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 113 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Sweetwater High School and the students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1. All teachers are certified. 77.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 113 | Students per teacher: 24 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 113 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 8 | 7.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 18 | 15.9% |
| School counselors | 14 | Students per counselor: 195 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 141,267 Households |
| Population | 479,842 |
| Male | 249,323 |
| Female | 246,810 |
| Child Population | 173,449 |
| Total Housing Units | 152,486 Units |
| Average House Value | $469,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,456 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.80% |
| Average Household Income | $69,583 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.07% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Sweetwater High School offers 37 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 967 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 404 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Sweetwater High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 37 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 967 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 144 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 154 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 864 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 404 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Sweetwater Union High
In Sweetwater Union High, 28 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in NATIONAL CITY, California
2 private schools are serving students in NATIONAL CITY, California. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.