Overview:
A range of educational opportunities, from preschool to college are available in Chula Vista.
Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is the largest K-6 district in California with over 28,500 students and 46 campuses.
A range of educational opportunities, from preschool to college are available in Chula Vista.
The CVESD is a high performing and frequently honored district for student academic achievement.
The city is also home to the Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) the largest secondary school 7-12 district in California.
The district encompasses 41,000 students, and 24,000 adult students on 32 campuses. The curriculum provides challenging courses that prepare students for college and/or careers. School to Career programs, specialized training, clubs, athletics, visual and performing arts, and student government opportunities round out the educational opportunities.
The district earned recognition for its “Compact for Success” program. The program guarantees admission to San Diego State University for students who meet specific performance expectations through their high school career.
Today, the nationally recognized program has increased Sweetwater’s college bound population by 120 percent.
For those looking to move on to higher education, Southwestern College offers two-year programs for associate degrees and transfer credit in a range of disciplines.
Non-credit courses designed to enhance personal and professional development are offered through the college’s Continuing Education Department.
Several four year universities also are within commuting distance from Chula Vista. And, plans are moving forward for a new university to be located on a 375 acre site overlooking lower Otay Lake and adjacent to the U.S. Olympic Training Center.
The new university will bring together the comprehensive resources of distinguished public and private universities, research institutes and laboratories, and related business and technology firms that will collaborate to provide an important regional resource for San Diego County and Baja California. Visit cvesd.org