Mission Bay High School
Magnet Program
With the authorization to open an International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the 2006-07 school year, Mission Bay
High School revamped its magnet focus to serve students interested in
a rigorous academic program to prepare them for a variety of challenging
post secondary school options.
Situated directly along the edge of a saltwater estuary close to the
Pacific Ocean and Mission Bay, Mission Bay High School offers students
a unique instructional setting in the ideal location to engage in coastal
and environmental studies. The MBHS Global Studies and Technology Magnet
offers students a rigorous selection of academic coursework, featuring
the International Baccalaureate Programme for all students.
With the 4x4 schedule, all students take four classes each quarter
(two quarters in a term), for a total of sixteen semester courses each
school year. This schedule allows students to choose from a rich assortment
of electives to enhance the courses required for high school graduation
and entrance to colleges and universities.
- All students have the opportunity to participate in the International
Baccalaureate Programme, either as a full Diploma student or as a Certificate
student selecting one or more IB courses.
- All ninth grade students will take Geography 1, 2, (or equivalent.)
- All MBHS students are required to take at a minimum two years of a
world language.
- All students (not enrolled in IB Biology) are expected to take Marine
Science 1, 2, in the 11th grade, in addition to the three years of SDUSD
required science for graduation (earth science, biology, and chemistry
or physics.)
- Eligible eleventh and twelfth grade students may take UC/CSU transferable
college courses at Mesa College or San Diego City College through the
Fast Track program during period 4.
- All eleventh and twelfth grade students are required to select one
or more of the following Magnet pathways:
- An International Baccalaureate
class (two-year)
- A Career technology course:
- ROP Printing and Graphics Technology
- ROP Management and Ownership
- ROP Website Design
- ROP Business Environments
- ROP Principles of Engineering
- A Fast Track course (Mesa College or San Diego City College)
MBHS Features:
The opportunity for students to attend college courses at Mesa and San
Diego City College through the Fast Track program while in high school.
Rigorous seminar and GATE programs to prepare students for success in International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Marine Corps JROTC program
Clubs and Sports

Diverse club activities and championship athletic
teams offer Mission Bay’s students outstanding opportunities to
enhance their educational and personal development through leadership,
teamwork and service learning.
Key Club, Interact, ASB, Link Crew, Future Teachers,
AVID, and DECA are among the active groups that connect students to unique
youth-oriented organizations for environmental and community service
opportunities, volunteerism, and career and college preparation.
Additional activities and clubs:
• Cheer
• Dixie Jazz Band
• Drama Club
• Journalism
• Surf club
• Yearbook
Our team sports include:
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Football
• Track & Field
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Golf
• Badminton
• Swimming
• Water Polo
• Field Hockey
• Volleyball
• Cross Country
• Softball
Enrollment
Options Application
For more information contact Liliana Minguer (lminguer@sandi.net),
Magnet Contact, at 858-273-1313 x124
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