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 2,422 students.
In 2009, Sweetwater High School was named on Newsweek's list of the top 1,500 public high schools in the United States. In 2016 it ranked 2065th on US News and World Report's list of best high schools.
History
Prep Football Highlights Sweetwater 30 Serra 20 9 29 2017 - High school non-league football game, Sweetwater Red Devils 30, Serra Conquistadors 20, 9-27-2017, in National City.
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.
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.
Demographics
According to US News and World Report, based on the 2013â€"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.
Approximately 62% of SUHI's student population are designated English Language Learners, and 12.2% are students with disabilities.
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, 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.
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
- SUHI is a California Distinguished School recipient.
Notable alumni
- Joe Corona - Class of 2008; Club Tijuana professional soccer player and United States Men's National Soccer Team
- Roberto de la Madrid - Governor of Baja California from 1977 to 1983
- Rebekah Del Rio - Class of 1985; recording artist on several motion picture soundtracks
- Gail Devers - Class of 1984; sprinter, three-time Olympic 100 m champion in National Track and Field Hall of Fame
- Robert Lopez - Class of 1977; El Vez
- Gino Minutelli - Class of 1982; former MLB baseball player
- Vidal Nuño - Class of 2005; MLB baseball player
- Dan Saleaumua - Class of 1982; former NFL football player
Notes
External links
- Official School Website
- District Website