SAN YSIDRO HIGH SCHOOL
San Ysidro High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Sweetwater Union High school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 2,498 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 101 teachers, San Ysidro High has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
San Ysidro High School, located at 5353 Airway Rd. in San Diego, is a prominent secondary institution serving the border community as part of the Sweetwater Union High School District. The school is known for its large and diverse student body, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes college-preparatory courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and various Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.
Beyond the classroom, San Ysidro High fosters a vibrant school spirit through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing inclusivity and student support services to help navigate the unique challenges of the border region. For more detailed information regarding their programs, staff directory, or academic calendar, you can visit their official website at [www.sweetwaterschools.org](http://www.sweetwaterschools.org).
For more information, contact San Ysidro High at (619) 710-2300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Diego, CA 92154-4806
(619) 710-2300
http://www.sweetwaterschools.org
SAN YSIDRO HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in San Diego, CA with about 2,498 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sweetwater Union High
- Total Students:
- 2,498
- Teachers:
- 101
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,498 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SAN YSIDRO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 92.6%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- White
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.0%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.