Sweetwater Union High School District operates 7 schools (grades KG–12). Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Sweetwater Union High School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 36,109 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 29 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $12,784/yr | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Union High School District (this district) | 6/10 | 55th | 36,109 |
| Los Angeles Unified School District | 6/10 | 53rd | 430,000 |
| San Diego Unified School District | 8/10 | 75th | 120,000 |
🔢 Show the math behind this rating
Ranked against 963 rated districts in CA → 55th percentile → 6/10.
Source: California Dept. of Education CAASPP Smarter Balanced, 2023–24 school year. Full methodology →
- Rancho del Rey Middle — Grades 7–8 · 1,705 students
- Eastlake Middle — Grades 7–8 · 1,613 students
- Bonita Vista Middle — Grades 7–8 · 972 students
- Hilltop Middle — Grades 7–8 · 866 students
- Montgomery Middle — Grades 7–8 · 734 students
- National City Middle — Grades 7–8 · 709 students
- Castle Park Middle — Grades 7–8 · 703 students
- Chula Vista Middle — Grades 7–8 · 678 students
- Southwest Middle — Grades 7–8 · 515 students
- Mar Vista Academy — Grades 7–8 · 462 students
- Eastlake High — Grades 9–12 · 2,557 students
- Otay Ranch Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 2,440 students
- Sweetwater High — Grades 9–12 · 2,290 students
- Olympian High — Grades 9–12 · 2,289 students
- Bonita Vista Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,960 students
- San Ysidro High — Grades 9–12 · 1,941 students
- Chula Vista Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,864 students
- Hilltop Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,771 students
- Montgomery Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,568 students
- Southwest Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,563 students
- Castle Park Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,363 students
- Mar Vista Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,216 students
- Granger Junior High — Grades 7–9 · 724 students
- Launch Virtual Academy — Grades 7–12 · 578 students
- Palomar High — Grades 7–12 · 269 students
- East Hills Academy — Grades 7–12 · 71 students
- Options Secondary — Grades 7–12 · 69 students
- Alta Vista Academy — Grades 7–12 · 27 students
About Sweetwater Union High School District
Zip code 92173 in Sweetwater Union, California is served by Sweetwater Union High School District for public school enrollment. The district covers grades Kindergarten – 12th. This page provides a data-driven overview of Sweetwater Union High School District’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.
Funding and Resources
Sweetwater Union High School District spent $12,784 per student in the 2019–20 school year (U.S. Dept. of Education CCD finance data), 19% below California’s statewide $15,700 estimate.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Sweetwater Union High School District is a mid-sized district with 7 schools serving students from Kindergarten – 12th. Mid-sized districts strike a balance between community-scale relationships and sufficient program breadth. Most offer core academic tracks, basic extracurricular programs, and adequate student support services.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Sweetwater Union High School District 6 out of 10 — average among California public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in California’s CAASPP Smarter Balanced assessments (2023–24 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because California is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Sweetwater Union High School District falls near the middle of California on state assessment results, with reading and math proficiency close to the state median. Average-rated districts provide foundational public education, and many families find they deliver solid day-to-day learning — particularly when parents stay engaged. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 92173
Children in zip code 92173 are assigned to Sweetwater Union High School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Kindergarten – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 92173, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Sweetwater Union High School District at (619)691-5500 or visit www.sweetwaterschools.org/. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — California districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Sweetwater Union
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Sweetwater Union High School District serves zip code 92173, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 92173 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In California, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Sweetwater Union High School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 92173.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Sweetwater Union High School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 92173 data.