Sweetwater High
National City, CA · Sweetwater Union High · Grades 9-12
995th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 35%▼ Declining
Sweetwater High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sweetwater High 995th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 35% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2015 to 35th in 2025 — declining.
Sweetwater High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 683 students tested
Sweetwater High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,425 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.9% | 76.5% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Asian | 13.4% | 12.2% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| White | 1.1% | 7.5% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 1.5% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Sweetwater High
Typical home value $690K in zip 91950 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Sweetwater High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2San Diego Workforce Innovation HighBorrego Springs Unified · 2.1 mi away · charter1,225th of 1,528
ELA 27% · Math 8% - –Altus Schools South BaySan Diego County Office of Education · 2.4 mi away · charter
- 6Hilltop Senior HighSweetwater Union High · 2.4 mi away687th of 1,528
ELA 61% · Math 18% - 4Chula Vista Senior HighSweetwater Union High · 2.8 mi away960th of 1,528
ELA 46% · Math 15% - 3Lincoln HighSan Diego Unified · 3 mi away1,135th of 1,528
ELA 35% · Math 12% - –East Hills AcademySweetwater Union High · 3.5 mi away
- 7Morse HighSan Diego Unified · 3.9 mi away583rd of 1,528
ELA 58% · Math 28% - 1Palomar HighSweetwater Union High · 3.9 mi away1,438th of 1,528
ELA 10% · Math 1%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sweetwater High in?
Sweetwater High is part of the Sweetwater Union High district in National City, California.
Is Sweetwater High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sweetwater High 995th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sweetwater High?
Hispanic 77%, Asian 12%, White 8%, Two or more races 2% (2,425 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sweetwater High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91950 is $690K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.