Sweetwater Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 35,372 students in Sweetwater Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Sweetwater Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Sweetwater Union High School District, which is ranked #827 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
# American Indian Students
157 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3,859 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
11%
12%
# Hispanic Students
24,195 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
55%
# Black Students
1,124 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
4,270 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
12%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
153 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,610 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,795
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,650
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,893
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
6,425
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,668
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,941
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,262 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,926 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Sweetwater Union High School District?
Sweetwater Union High School District manages 29 public schools serving 35,372 students.
What is the rank of Sweetwater Union High School District?
Sweetwater Union High School District is ranked #827 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sweetwater Union High School District?
68% of Sweetwater Union High School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sweetwater Union High School District?
Sweetwater Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sweetwater Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,926 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 29 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 35,372 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
