The Sweetwater Union High School District is committed to providing a quality education and exciting academic experience by ensuring each student has the opportunity to challenge themselves both inside and outside the classroom. Extracurricular activities, such as sports, have shown to increase academic achievement, social skills, and a strong sense of community, which are essential components of a well-rounded education.
The District offers boys and girls a variety of interscholastic athletic activities for grades 7th to 12th, including football, basketball, soccer, baseball, swimming/diving, softball, lacrosse, track and field, volleyball, tennis, and golf. Throughout the school year, students can play in tournaments as teams or for individual awards during league sponsored athletic competitions.
All SUHSD programs and activities are free from discrimination and encourages all students to participate in extracurricular activities, regardless of their sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, religion, or other defining characteristics. Our students can expect to have an equal opportunity to play sports, receive equal treatment in school sports programs, and are advised to issue complaints about such inequalities.
Through its athletic programs, the district fosters a sense of unity, leadership, and self-confidence. Students who participate in extracurricular activities gain numerous life skills, such as problem-solving, critical thinking, effective communication, self-discipline, good citizenship and much more.
About the Sweetwater Union High School District
The Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) is the largest secondary school district in California, with more than 42,000 enrolled students and 32,000 adult learners. The district is headquartered in Chula Vista and operates a total of 29 schools: 14 high schools, 11 middle schools, and 4 adult schools. Located in southern San Diego County, near the Mexican border, the district serves the diverse communities of Imperial Beach, National City, Chula Vista, and San Ysidro. Since 1920, the district has won numerous awards for its innovative programs and commitment to student success.