San Ysidro High, The best high school in the state! In San Ysidro High the teachers actually care about the students, Speacially the principal, Mr. Espinoza. he really cares about us students, academicly and many other imporant ways. He is really strict but for our own good. I like the way he rules
... Read more the school, he controls everything in the good way, 'the cougar way' responsible, on time, attitude and respect. we alweys fallowed it thanx to him thank you mr Espinosa and syh staff Read less
Posted by a student on 10/13/09
i actually love this school, i love that this school is more united than the rest. They give the chance to every student and everyone is very friendly. My experience in other schools was not as good as this one, i am in love with it. The principal and the dicipline was my favorite. I love that the principal
... Read more proved wrong everyones perspective about sanysidro; sanysidro high school is full of energy, dicipline, respect, and dedication. Teachers are very involved in students life in a very friendly way, makes students feel more comfortable and it makes people love school, i have to admit there has been problems in the school but the school has been growing by every second in a good way. and i really recommend it for other students(: Read less
Posted by a student on 10/13/09
What San Ysidro teaches to its student is to wear a uniform which gives its staff more control of its students and the reason for that is because the students feel and are treated as children, not to say that they are adult's but my experience going into that school in my 11th year of school was that
... Read more they were fearful of the staff and the childish behavior that many used only reflected the way they were treated. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/25/09
this is one of the best schools ever everyone is very friendly and spirited
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Posted by a student on 06/05/09
The only reason I've even given it three stars and not lower is becasuse of the schools band and NJROTC programs...These are the only 2 programs in which I have seen have kept my kids interested in working hard and working toward college schaloarships...parent meetings are geared toward the spanish only
... Read more speakers...english only parents have been left out in the cold at this school!! They claim if your child goes under a certain GPA in a class, the parent in the second to know...I've never been informed of any of my kids grades when they've dropped below a C in a class...if you're going to claim to do something I believe teachers and the staff have a responsibility to keep us as parents informed before things go too wrong! And yet this schools band and NJROTC program have been so wonderful in involving us as parents in all their activities!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/26/09
Compare to other schools of the district, san ysidro high has a lot of school spirit students are really involved and are friendly to each other
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Posted by a student on 04/29/09
is a really good school were teachers show courage and care to students
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Posted by a parent on 06/13/07
This is an interesting school because it's only a few years old, but economically, it's in a disadvantaged part of the county so it's still a work in progress. The administration seems to be tough with a no holds bar attitude toward apathy & poor excuses. There are a lot of new & young teachers at this
... Read more school & they themselves are developing their skills & reputation as well. Unfortunately, they have to spend a lot of time baby-sitting kids who hate school. I wouldn't say that this the attitude of most kids, but probably the majority. The kids who want to learn & want to realize their potential can end up losing if their environments are infested with apathy & idleness. Unfortunately, this is the reputation the community has. And why is it that most classes at this school do not begin till 9 am? Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/10/07
I am very proud of syhs, academic programs are ok. I have two teens in this school; both of them are involved in sports since the freshmen year, making this a committment to get good grades in order to belong to a team. Uniforms are ok. They have more responsability getting involved in community service.
... Read more The sports fields are beautiful! And the school looks clean and neat all the time. Go cougars! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/12/06
San Ysidro High School has a dedicated staff and an amazing Principal! Their collective motivation and concern help to motivate the students to succeed. While many students are first generation high school attendees, they do not disappoint in their willingness to study hard in order to achieve.
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San Diego schools — San Ysidro High School is located at 5353 Airway Rd, San Diego CA 92154. 5353 Airway Rd is in the Otay Mesa neighborhood and 92154 ZIP code in San Diego, CA The school district for San Ysidro High School is the Sweetwater Union High School District. San Ysidro High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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