Simon Sanchez High School

Simon A. Sanchez High School (SSHS^[1]) is a public high school located in the village of Yigo, in the United States territory of Guam. The school is a part of the Guam Department of Education.

Simon Sanchez High School
Simon Sanchez High School in 2010
Location
395 Juan Jacinto Road, Yigo, Guam 96929 Yigo , Guam
Coordinates	13.5278°N 144.8761°E / 13.5278; 144.8761
Information
Type	Public School
Motto	"Home of the Sharks"
School district	Guam Department of Education
Principal	Carla D. Masnayon
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	2,347 (SY 2011-2012)
Color(s)	Black Gray, and White
Mascot	Sharks
Accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Website	sshs.gdoe.net

Overview

Simon Sanchez High serves all of Yigo and a portion of Dededo village.^[2]

History

The school opened as a middle school in 1974 and became a high school in 1981 to serve northeastern Guam.^[3]

In 2023, the school was temporary shutdown by Guam Department of Education.^[4][5]

Leadership

The current Principal and Assistant Principals are:^[6]

• Principal: Carla D. Masnayon
• Assistant Principals: Jessica Fejeran, Melvin Finona, Keith Quiambao, & Dr. Ronald Canos.