San Diego High School

         . . . is the oldest of sixteen high schools in the San Diego Unified School District.  We are located at the edge of downtown San Diego, and have a diverse student population of about 3,000.  Our talented faculty instructs students in academic and extracurricular disciplines.

San Diego High School

         . . . is dedicated to the belief that writing, language, and knowledge are critical elements to a successful future and can be integrated throughout every aspect of individualized education.  In keeping with this philosophy, SDHS offers its students six special interest learning academies.

      Beginning in the fall of 2004, SDHS students are able to prepare for college and career by attending one of six unique "Small Schools" within San Diego High School: The School of the Arts, The School of Business, LEADS High School -- for future leaders in education, health and public service, School of Communications, Communication in a Multicultural Atmosphere, SciTech, School of Science and Technology, and the School of International Studies .  Students in these schools can take advantage of special facilities such as state of the art computer equipment, science labs, media centers, and opportunities such as internships and unique classes.  Each School has a community/business advisory board and provides opportunities for alumni and community member participation.   Please contact the individual principals for more information. Click here printable overview.

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Cartoons copyright Mark Stiver, used with permission.

Congratulations to the Boys Basketball Team and their Coach, Ryan Irmer, on this great article.
By Steve Brand, Special to the Union-Tribune, Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Click here to read the article on SignOn San Diego.

NEWSWEEK Ranks San Diego High School of International Studies
Top Urban School in California

Fourteen high schools in the San Diego City Schools district have been honored by NEWSWEEK magazine as the best in the U.S. in its annual issue ranking America’s best high schools. San Diego High School of International Studies ranked 22nd on the prestigious list, making it the highest-ranked urban high school in California. Click here to read an excerpt from the NEWSWEEK article.

San Diego High School alum from the class of 1938, Thomas Crombie Schelling, received the 2005 NOBEL PRIZE in Economics.

Click here to read an excerpt from the Union-Tribune article about the award.