About Us

"Our mission is to prepare all students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers and self-directed adults."

"All students will graduate South Gate High School, college and career-ready,
empowered to compete and succeed in the increasingly demanding 21st century and make positive contributions to society."

Notable Sports Achievements:

• Football - 1955 and 1988 3A City Champions
• Football - 2004 3A City Finalist.
• Football - Benjamin Viramontes - State Sack Leader with 34 in 2004
• Football - 1994 undefeated South East conference champions. Beat rival school, Bell HS to preserve undefeated record. Ronnie Landazuri breaks up pass in final moments. 
• Soccer - 2005 City Champions
• Baseball - 1995 3A City Champions
• Volleyball - 2011 Girls Undefeated Eastern League Champions
• Track & Field- 2008 Undefeated Eastern League Champions
• Cross Country- 2007 Undefeated Eastern League Champions
• Volleyball - 2013 Girls Eastern League Champions
• Volleyball - 2014 Girls Undefeated Eastern League Champions

A short list of Notable Alumni: 

• Tom Araya, vocalist and bassist of the metal band, Slayer
• Dave Lombardo, former drummer of metal band, Slayer
• Sam Johnson, American football player
• Lorenzo Mata, Class of 2004, played for the U-18 US Men's Basketball National Team, also received scholarship to play basketball for UCLA Bruin's 
• Sen Dog, member of hip-hop music group, Cypress Hill (named after Cypress Hill Street in South Gate)
• Rick Renteria, Major League Baseball player and manager
• Lou Kimzey, publisher and movie producer
• King Lil G, rapper from group AK47 Boyz