San Diego High.
Since 1882.
From its earliest days in the heart of San Diego to the revitalized campus of today, San Diego High has been a place where students become leaders and generations of Cavers make their mark.
1882
Russ School Opens
San Diego High traces its beginning to the Russ School.
1907
The Grey Castle
The landmark 100 Building opens on the hilltop campus.
1915
Balboa Stadium
The new stadium opens during the Panama-California Exposition.
1926
Russ Auditorium
A major new civic and school gathering place opens.
Today
Stronger Together
Honoring a remarkable past while building what comes next.
OUR BEGINNINGS
A Bold Start in a Growing City
San Diego High had its beginnings in 1882 with the Russ School. As San Diego grew, the school grew with it—educating generations who would become part of the city’s civic, business, cultural, and community life.
A CAMPUS TAKES SHAPE
The Hilltop Becomes Home
The Grey Castle opened in 1907 and became one of San Diego High’s defining landmarks. Over the decades, the hilltop campus expanded with new academic, athletic, and civic spaces.
TRADITION. SCHOLARSHIP. COMMUNITY.
More Than a School
Across classrooms, playing fields, stages, clubs, and friendships, San Diego High has always been about more than a diploma. It is a community shaped by achievement, service, connection, and Caver pride.
THEN & NOW
Honoring Our Past. Building Our Future.
THEN
Our earliest campus history reflects a city and a school growing up together.
NOW
A renewed campus serves today’s students while carrying more than a century of memory forward.
We are Cavers for life—connected by a legacy of excellence, service, and pride.
San Diego High School Alumni
PRESERVING OUR STORY
Yearbooks, Archives & Memories
The Alumni Association helps preserve the story of generations of Cavers through photographs, publications, yearbooks, memorabilia, and personal memories. This first-pass page is designed to grow as more archival material is digitized and organized.