What grades does Palomar High serve?

As a High school, Palomar High serves students in Chula Vista, CA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Palomar High located?

You can find Palomar High in Chula Vista, CA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Palomar High?

At Palomar High, there are approximately 15.7 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Chula Vista, CA?

Palomar High is among the schools serving Chula Vista, CA. The school is part of the local school system.

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Palomar High — School Calendar 2026-27

Q: How many students attend Palomar High?

Palomar High currently enrolls 299 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in CA.

High|Chula Vista, California|Sweetwater Union High

Chula Vista, CA 91911

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Mon

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Fall Break - Sweetwater Union High School District

Nov

Wed

Veterans DayEventDistrict-wide

No School - Sweetwater Union High School District

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Winter Break - Sweetwater Union High School District

Jan

Mon

Martin Luther King Jr. DayEventDistrict-wide

No School - Sweetwater Union High School District

Feb

Fri

Lincoln's BirthdayEventDistrict-wide

No School - Sweetwater Union High School District

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School Profile

Grades

7–12

Enrollment

299

Student:Teacher

15.7:1

Locale

Urban

District

Sweetwater Union High

Econ. Disadvantaged

85.6%

Phone

(619)407-4800

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

21-39%

Math Proficiency

<=20%

Graduation Rate

15-19%

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Dual Enrollment

23 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.6:1

Better than average in CA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

245

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

21.4

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,647

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,225

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$22,890

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 12%State 57%Local 32%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

17.9%

Below 150% poverty line

6.5%

Unemployment rate

7.2%

Uninsured residents

11.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

5,312

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

5,312

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

2,366 (45%)

Other Health Impairment

1,105 (21%)

Autism

911 (17%)

Intellectual Disability

417 (8%)

Speech/Language Impairment

216 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

134 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

269

Current enrollment

Growing(+15% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 21, 2026

Fall Break

Fall Break - Sweetwater Union High School District

Break

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Veterans Day

No School - Sweetwater Union High School District

Event

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving Break - Sweetwater Union High School District

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Sweetwater Union High. Palomar High follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide No School - Sweetwater Union High School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Fall Break - Sweetwater Union High School District	Break	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans DayDistrict-wide No School - Sweetwater Union High School District	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - Sweetwater Union High School District	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Winter Break - Sweetwater Union High School District	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide No School - Sweetwater Union High School District	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Lincoln's BirthdayDistrict-wide No School - Sweetwater Union High School District	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' DayDistrict-wide No School - Sweetwater Union High School District	Event	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break - Sweetwater Union High School District	Break	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Cesar Chavez DayDistrict-wide No School - Sweetwater Union High School District	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide No School - Sweetwater Union High School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 4, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Last Day of School - Sweetwater Union High School District	Event	—