Advanced Placement (AP) Program
Mar Vista High offers many AP classes every year. Visit the AP Program page for details on our classes, as well as information on AP tests.
ASSETS Program
Mar Vista High School offers many before and after-school enrichment programs through ASSETS; there’s something for everyone! All students who stay after school are provided with a snack from the cafeteria, regardless of free/reduced lunch status. Visit the Student Center (a.k.a The Dock) in person any day of the week to learn more, or check out the PIER page to see the activities calendar.
Athletics
Mar Vista High School is a member of the Sweetwater Union High School District and the Metropolitan Athletic Conference. We are proud to offer 28 different CIF sports with more than 50 total teams across the three different CIF seasons (Fall, Winter and Spring). Most of the teams offer multiple levels (Varsity and Junior Varsity) with Softball, Girls Soccer, Boys/Girls Basketball, Girls Volleyball and Football offering a Novice level as well. Visit the Athletics page to learn more.
AVID
AVID stands for “Advancement via Individual Determination”. This is an ACADEMIC ELECTIVE designed to ensure that each AVID student enrolls in the required “A through G” courses and takes the necessary tests for college acceptance. The AVID program prepares each student for college acceptance and instills the necessary academic and social skills to maintain enrollment at the university. Each AVID student is encouraged to take the most rigorous courses possible.
Career Technical Education
The main focus of SUSHD’s Career Technical Education (CTE) is to prepare students for academic achievement, career exploration, career preparation, and leadership development.
The successful transition to post secondary education and the workplace will be accomplished through the principles of college and career readiness: communication, collaboration, problem-solving, professionalism, job shadowing, internships, and business partnerships.
Mar Vista High School has CTE programs in Digital & Media Arts, Fire Science & Emergency Response, and Engineering.
Clubs
What are you interested in? There is most likely a club for that at MVH! Clubs meet before and after school, and some during lunch as well.
NJROTC
The Mar Vista High Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps is an award-winning program and the pride of our community. Students learn more about the government and the world through rigorous training and education.
Poseidon Academy
During their eighth grade year, students may apply to be part of the award-winning Poseidon Academy program. Poseidon refers to itself as a “school within a school”. They must follow strict guidelines pertaining to their schedules. They are required to take a science class every year, including Engineering, Chemistry, and Biology.
The PIER (People Involved in Enrichment and Recreation)
Mar Vista High School offers many before and after-school enrichment programs; there’s something for everyone! All students who stay after school are provided with a snack from the cafeteria, regardless of free/reduced lunch status. Visit the Student Center (a.k.a The Dock) in person any day of the week to learn more, or check out the PIER page to see the activities calendar.