Southwest Senior High
San Diego, CA · Sweetwater Union High · Grades 9-12
878th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 43%▲ Improving
Southwest Senior High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Southwest Senior High 878th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 43% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2015 to 43th in 2025 — improving.
Southwest Senior High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 387 students tested
Southwest Senior High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,586 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.3% | 86.1% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| White | 1.7% | 8.3% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 2.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Southwest Senior High
Typical home value $742K in zip 92154 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Southwest Senior High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Launch Virtual AcademySweetwater Union High · 0.6 mi away660th of 1,528
ELA 52% · Math 29% - 6Montgomery Senior HighSweetwater Union High · 1.6 mi away741st of 1,528
ELA 57% · Math 18% - 6Mar Vista Senior HighSweetwater Union High · 2.4 mi away739th of 1,528
ELA 57% · Math 18% - 1Palomar HighSweetwater Union High · 2.6 mi away1,438th of 1,528
ELA 10% · Math 1% - 1MAAC Community CharterSweetwater Union High · 2.7 mi away · charter1,522nd of 1,528
ELA 0% · Math 0% - –East Hills AcademySweetwater Union High · 2.9 mi away
- –Sweetwater Community DaySweetwater Union High · 2.9 mi away
- 6Castle Park Senior HighSweetwater Union High · 3.2 mi away761st of 1,528
ELA 51% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Southwest Senior High in?
Southwest Senior High is part of the Sweetwater Union High district in San Diego, California.
Is Southwest Senior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Southwest Senior High 878th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Southwest Senior High?
Hispanic 86%, White 8%, Asian 2%, Black 2% (1,586 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Southwest Senior High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92154 is $742K 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.