San Ysidro High School

About San Ysidro High School

San Ysidro High School is a public high school located in San Diego, California. It is part of the Sweetwater Union High School District and serves the communities of San Ysidro, Nestor, Otay Mesa, and the surrounding areas. The school was founded in 1965 and has a long history of excellence in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
San Ysidro High School offers a wide variety of educational opportunities for its students. The school has a college preparatory curriculum, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school also offers a comprehensive career and technical education program, which includes classes in automotive technology, computer science, and culinary arts.
San Ysidro High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strong anti-bullying policy, and provides counseling services and support programs to help students succeed. The school also has a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports teams, clubs, and special events.
San Ysidro High School strives to create an atmosphere of respect and acceptance, and to promote the development of strong character and good citizenship. The school is proud of its diverse student body, and encourages students to take advantage of all the opportunities available to them.

Address:	5353 Airway Rd. San Diego, CA 92154
Phone:	(619) 710-2300
Site:	syh.sweetwaterschools.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	2,428 students

Overview San Ysidro High School

San Ysidro High School serves 2,428 students in grades 9-12.
San Ysidro High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on San Ysidro High School

San Ysidro High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of San Ysidro High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.