The mission of Sweetwater High School, the distinguished, educational cornerstone of National City committed to academic, social and ethical growth for its diverse students, is to ensure graduates possess skills necessary for success in post-secondary education and career aspirations and become contributing members of their community through a system of learning.

Sweetwater High School is a community that prepares students for an innovative and culturally diverse society by developing a high level of intellectual, social, and personal growth within each student.