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Mar Vista Senior High

Imperial Beach, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
mvh.sweetwaterschools.org505 Elm Ave., Imperial Beach, CA 91932(619) 628-5700
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

236 students tested

56.8% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 58.6% did.

  • Exceeded27.1%
  • Met29.7%
  • Nearly met19.5%
  • Not met23.7%

Math

239 students tested

18.4% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 15.4% did.

  • Exceeded5.0%
  • Met13.4%
  • Nearly met21.8%
  • Not met59.8%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

3.5% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year1,3881,342
Suspended in or out of school2.6% · 363.5% · 47
Suspensions4153
Violence with injury07
Violence without injury2025
Weapons66
Drugs118
Defiance only43
Other04

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,4381,259
Suspended out of school9.1% · 1312.6% · 33
Suspended in school0.3% · 40.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.2% · 2
Attendance
California Department of Education

20.1% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted1,3251,286
Chronically absent15.9% · 21120.1% · 259

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

1,266 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino69.1%
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White18.6%
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Black or African American2.4%
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Asian5.5%
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Two or More Races3.4%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.4%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.5%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 063864006486

District
Sweetwater Union High
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,266 students
Teachers (FTE)
56.8

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