Sweetwater High School

What Sweetwater High School does

Sweetwater High School (SUH / SUHi) is a public secondary school operating under the Sweetwater Union High School District at 2900 Highland Avenue, National City, California. The school serves approximately 2,185 students in grades 9-12 and is staffed by a 180-member team that includes 100 certificated teachers, administrators, student support personnel, and classified staff; notably, 15% of staff are alumni of the school. Its student body is 78% Hispanic or Latino, 14% Asian, 5% White, 1.6% African-American, and 1.1% two or more races; 27% are English Learners, 13.6% are students with disabilities, and 90.3% qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The school's academic program is built on Professional Learning Communities, AVID college-readiness curricula, Advanced Placement courses across Math, Science, Social Studies, English, and World Language, and two California Partnership Academies — a Health Science Academy and a Welding and Engineering Academy — that connect students to internships, mentorship, and work-based learning. An alternating block schedule incorporates a rotating "Success Period" for academic intervention. The technology stack is standard K-12 infrastructure: Google Classroom, Infinite Campus, Jupiter Grades, Office 365, Google Drive, Gmail, district-supplied laptops for all students, and the SUHi mobile app. Extracurricular activity is broad, with 22 sports programs, 40+ clubs, Link Crew transition support, and the grant-funded "Red Devils After Dark" after-school program.

As a public government-state entity, Sweetwater High School is fully funded by the Sweetwater Union High School District through state allocations, local property taxes, and federal grants, including partial funding for the California Partnership Academies and the 21st Century / ASSETs after-school grant. There is no tuition; all students receive free lunch and snack. The school has no commercial revenue model, no investors, and operates within a designated attendance zone that defines its enrollment boundary. Notable former students include three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Gail Devers and NFL player Dan Saleaumua.

Name

Sweetwater High School

Legal name

Sweetwater Union High School District - Sweetwater High School

Website

https://suh.sweetwaterschools.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sweetwater High School is a public secondary school in National City, California, serving approximately 2,185 students in grades 9-12 through a Sweetwater Union High School District–operated program that includes AP coursework, two California Partnership Academies, AVID, athletics, and wraparound support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school education
• Career technical education
• College readiness programs
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

National City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded through Sweetwater Union High School District, state funding, and federal grants. California Partnership Academy Grant partially funds Health Science Academy and Welding Academy programs. No tuition or direct revenue from students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sweetwater High School is a public secondary education institution serving approximately 2,185 students in grades 9-12 in National City, California. The school provides standards-based academic instruction through Professional Learning Communities, Advanced Placement courses, AVID college-readiness programming, and two California Partnership Academies (Health Science Academy and Welding/Engineering Academy). It also offers Visual and Performing Arts, 22 athletic programs, over 40 student clubs, and student support services including intervention periods, bilingual services, and after-school programming.

Product overview

Sweetwater High School is a public secondary education institution serving approximately 2,185 students in grades 9-12, located in National City, California. The school offers a comprehensive educational program including core academics, Advanced Placement courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) academies (Health Science Academy and Welding Academy), Visual and Performing Arts, athletics (22 sports programs), over 40 clubs, and various student support services. The school operates on an alternating block schedule with a Success Period for intervention. Sweetwater High does not offer a software product; it is an educational institution providing in-person and standard educational services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Academic Instruction (Grades 9-12) Standards-based academic instruction delivered through Professional Learning Communities, serving all 2,185 enrolled students in grades 9-12 with rigorous core curriculum.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Programs Advanced Placement courses offered in Math, Science, Social Studies, English, and World Language subjects for college-ready students.
• Health Science Academy (California Partnership Academy) Career-themed academy providing students with healthcare industry exposure, including internship, mentorship, and work-based learning opportunities with articulation to college pathways.
• Welding and Engineering Academy (California Partnership Academy) Career-technical academy providing welding and engineering industry exposure with internship, mentorship, and work-based learning opportunities, including 2+2 articulation to Southwestern and San Diego Community Colleges.
• AVID College-Readiness Program AVID college-readiness program providing structured support for students preparing for higher education admission and success.
• Athletics Program (22 Sports) 22 separate sports programs for boys and girls competing in the Metro League, including football, volleyball, tennis, and golf, led by Athletic Director Ervin Hernandez.
• Visual and Performing Arts Visual and Performing Arts curriculum offering creative arts education as part of the comprehensive educational program.
• Red Devils After Dark (After-School Program) Free after-school program for all SUHI students grades 9-12 funded by the 21st Century and ASSETs Grant, providing academic assistance, leadership development, fitness activities, and college and career preparation.
• Student Support and Intervention Services Comprehensive student support services including English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC), School Site Council, Foster and Homeless Youth Services, English Learner interventions, ELPAC testing, and bilingual support for the school's diverse student population.
• Link Crew Transition Program Link Crew transition program coordinated for freshmen and new students, providing peer mentorship and orientation support to ease the transition into high school.
• Associated Student Body (ASB) and Student Clubs Associated Student Body (ASB) program with over 40 active student clubs and Inter-Club Council (ICC) supporting student-led activities, leadership, and school spirit.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90.3% of student body qualifies for free or reduced lunch
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Southwestern CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2+2 Program articulation providing college pathway opportunities for academy students. Students can earn college credits and seamlessly transfer to complete higher education.
• San Diego Community CollegesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2+2 Program articulation providing college pathway opportunities for academy students. Connects career-technical education with community college pathways.
• 21st Century and ASSETs GrantcoreOthersGrant recipient providing free after-school program services for ALL SUHI students Grades 9th-12th including Academic Assistance, Leadership, Fitness, College and Career Prep.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Olympian High School: Another public high school within Sweetwater Union High School District serving grades 9-12 in Chula Vista, CA. Directly comparable in governance, funding model, district-provided technology stack, and student demographics, and competes for the same intra-district student pool.
• Montgomery High School: SUHSD public high school serving a similar San Diego County population with comparable academy and AVID programming. Operates under the same district policies and LCFF funding model, making it a like-for-like comparator on enrollment, staffing, and program structure.
• Bonita Vista High School: SUHSD public high school serving grades 9-12 in Chula Vista, CA, with comparable AP, AVID, and athletic offerings. Directly competes with Sweetwater for students in the district's southern attendance areas.
• Southwest High School: SUHSD public high school operating under the same district governance with overlapping academy/CTE offerings and athletics breadth. Provides a peer benchmark for enrollment scale and program mix in the district.
• San Ysidro High School: SUHSD public high school serving a high-need, predominantly Hispanic, EL-rich community near the U.S.-Mexico border. Comparable to Sweetwater on demographic profile, free/reduced-lunch concentration, and bilingual program demands.
• Mar Vista High School: SUHSD public high school serving a similar Imperial Beach-area community with comparable CTE and academy-style programming. Operates under identical funding and governance, making it a clean comparator.
• Hilltop High School: SUHSD public high school in Chula Vista, CA, with similar academy structures and athletic programs. Comparable on enrollment scale, staffing model, and community-school positioning.

Regional players

• Chula Vista High School: Adjacent public high school outside the Sweetwater UHSD boundary serving the broader South Bay area. Similar community schools orientation and demographics but operates under different district governance and funding stream.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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