Serving 330 students in grades 7-12, Sweetwater Secondary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sweetwater Secondary's student population of 330 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sweetwater Secondary ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweetwater Secondary is 0.31, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1687 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweetwater Secondary's ranking?
Sweetwater Secondary is ranked #1687 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sweetwater Secondary?
The graduation rate of Sweetwater Secondary is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sweetwater Secondary?
330 students attend Sweetwater Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sweetwater Secondary students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweetwater Secondary?
Sweetwater Secondary has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sweetwater Secondary offer ?
Sweetwater Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sweetwater Secondary part of?
Sweetwater Secondary is part of Sweetwater Secondary School District.
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