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#2189 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 23% in state

Eastlake High

High School · Sweetwater Union High · Chula Vista, CA

A Sweetwater Union High high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1120 Eastlake Pkwy., Chula Vista, CA 91915

  • Math 43% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 83% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+14.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27.3 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation41.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.9:1
District spending per student$15,647
Chronic Absenteeism11.6%

Students at Eastlake High score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency83%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 63% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
87%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
83%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

21.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Eastlake High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,521/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chula Vista), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$138,283

Median home value

$719,600

Median rent

$2,915/mo

College educated

51%

Homeownership

71.6%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91915; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
41.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
14 boys'·13 girls'·27 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The a List AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.7 mi6Compare →
Learning Choice Academy - Chula VistaCharter · enrollment unverified8.8K–120.8 mi415Compare →
Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–121.1 mi385Compare →
Mater Dei Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8private9–121.4 mi1,037Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Sweetwater Union High

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#1 of 28
District spending per student
$15,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eastlake High is listed in Sweetwater Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eastlake High

Eastlake High is a public high school in Chula Vista, CA, part of Sweetwater Union High, serving approximately 2,710 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,189 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Eastlake High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Eastlake High School is a four-year public high school located in Chula Vista, California 2. The school opened on September 8, 1992 2. It is situated just east of California State Route 125 within the Eastlake neighborhood, a suburb southeast of downtown San Diego 2. In 2026, Eastlake High School was named a California Distinguished School by the California Department of Education, sharing this honor with Bonita Vista High School within the Sweetwater Union High School District 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.sweetwaterschools.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eastlake High

What grades does Eastlake High serve?

Eastlake High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Eastlake High?

Eastlake High has an enrollment of approximately 2,710 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastlake High?

The student-teacher ratio at Eastlake High is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eastlake High rank in CA?

Eastlake High ranks #2,189 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Eastlake High's MySchoolScout rating?

Eastlake High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Eastlake High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastlake High has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Eastlake High a charter school?

No, Eastlake High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eastlake High a Title I school?

No, Eastlake High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastlake High?

21.8% of students at Eastlake High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,710
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
109
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.6%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 91915)
35,385
Area average commute
32.3 min
Area median age
34.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91915; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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