Olympian High School in Chula Vista, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Olympian High School is an urban public school in Chula Vista, California that is part of Sweetwater Union High School District. It serves 2,324 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.0:1. Its teachers have had 30 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

2,324 Students

101 Teachers

1925 Magdalena Ave

Chula Vista, CA 91913 View local requests

http://www.sweetwaterschools.org

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Olympian High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Hammi’s Special Education Classroom

Ms. Melcher

Mrs. Mesa

Ms. Morris

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Olympian High School Demographics

45%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

78%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Olympian High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 30, 2026

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