About Us
MISSION STATEMENT
"Our mission is to prepare all students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers and self-directed adults."
VISION STATEMENT
"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."
empowered to compete and succeed in the increasingly demanding 21st century and make positive contributions to society."
HISTORY OF SOUTH GATE




Notable Sports Achievements:
- Football - 1955 and 1988 3A City Champions
- Football - 1994 undefeated South East conference champions. Beat rival school, Bell HS to preserve undefeated record. Ronnie Landazuri breaks up pass in final moments.
- Baseball - 1995 3A City Champions
- Football - 2004 3A City Finalist.
- Football - Benjamin Viramontes - State Sack Leader with 34 in 2004
- Soccer - 2005 City Champions
- Cross Country- 2007 Undefeated Eastern League Champions
- Track & Field- 2008 Undefeated Eastern League Champions
- Volleyball - 2011 Girls Undefeated Eastern League Champions
- Volleyball - 2013 Girls Eastern League Champions
- Volleyball - 2014 Girls Undefeated Eastern League Champions
- Soccer - 2016-2017 Division III Girls Champions
- Soccer - 2021-2022 Division III Girls Champions
- Soccer - 2022-2023 Division II Girls Champions
- Baseball - 2023 Division II Champions
- Cheer - 2023 Large Division Non-Tumbling Champions
- Volleyball - 2023 Division II Boys 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
Department | Phone Numbers |
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Main Office | (323) 568-5600,8, (323) 249-0237 (fax) |
Athletic Coordinator | (323) 568-5688 |
Attendance Office | (323) 568-5607, (323) 568-5608 |
Cafeteria | (323) 568-5735 |
Counseling Office | (323) 568-5642, (323) 568-5643, (323) 568-5645 |
Intervention Center | (323) 568-5738 |
Special Education Prog. | (323) 568-5645 |
Student Store | (323) 568-5625 |