SIMON SANCHEZ HIGH SCHOOL
Simon Sanchez High School (SSHS), located in the village of Yigo, serves as one of the major public secondary institutions in Guam. Known as the home of the "Sharks," the school is an integral part of the Guam Department of Education, providing a comprehensive academic and extracurricular environment for students in the northern part of the island. The campus functions as a central hub for the Yigo community, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and cultural pride among its diverse student body.
In recent years, the school has been the subject of significant public discourse regarding its infrastructure and the ongoing efforts to modernize its facilities. Despite the challenges associated with aging physical structures, the school remains committed to academic advancement, vocational training, and athletic excellence. Through various student organizations and community initiatives, Simon Sanchez High School continues to play a vital role in preparing Guam’s youth for post-secondary education and the local workforce.
YIGO, GU 96929
(671) 653-3625
SIMON SANCHEZ HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in YIGO, GU with about 1,851 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Guam
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Guam Department of Education
- Total Students:
- 1,851
- Teachers:
- 106
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 1,851 students
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 64.6%
- Asian
- 32.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- White
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 44.0%
- Male
- 56.0%
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.