Citrus Heights in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
San Juan High School
City of Citrus Heights Historic Landmark
Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012
1. San Juan High School Marker
The San Juan High School District was formed in 1913 and named after the original San Juan Spanish Land Grant. The school served all students in the northern half of Sacramento County. Its first class was held in a temporary two-story elementary school building located south of Winding Way and Dewey Drive. A new high school was built in 1915 on Greenback Lane east of Sylvan Road on land donated by Walter Trainor, an early real estate developer. The construction of San Juan High School was financed through a school bond in the amount of $3,500. There were 50 students when the school opened.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 38° 40.705′ N, 121° 17.218′ W. Marker is in Citrus Heights, California, in Sacramento County. It is on Greenback Lane west of Mariposa Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7551 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights CA 95610, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro, in Sacramento Valley, and specifically in the Central Valley. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Citrus Heights Community Club (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sylvan School (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sylvan Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away); Sept. 11, 2001 Memorial (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Rusch Home
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Also see . . . History of Sam Juan High School. Wikipedia entry:
The San Juan Union High School District was organized by 1913. It was composed of Sylvan, Orangevale, Fair Oaks, Roberts, and San Juan Districts. In 1913-1914 when the first classes were being held in the Grammar School, there were 46 students of whom 41 were freshmen. In June 1914 the first student graduated (Dorothy Gertrude Jerauld). (Submitted on July 7, 2012.)
Additional commentary.
1. 2015 was the 100th anniversary of school on this site
Class of 1961 was 500 graduates. The following year San Juan Unified School District opened two new high schools: Bella Vista on Madison Avenue, and La Sierra in Carmichael. La Sierra has closed, date unknown.
— Submitted December 5, 2024, by Sherry E Bradley of Rancho Cordova, California.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012
2. San Juan High School Marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012
3. San Juan High School Marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012
4. Entrance to San Juan High School
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,368 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 7, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
