Sun Valley High School (North Carolina)


Sun Valley High School is a public high school in Union County, North Carolina. Sun Valley is part of Union County Public Schools. It is located between Monroe and Indian Trail.

History

Sun Valley was founded in 1961. For decades, it was the only high school in western Union County. Three new high schools have been built in the area since the 1990s, partially relieving the crowded conditions that had plagued the school for many years.
The school presently serves all of Wesley Chapel, eastern Indian Trail, eastern Weddington and part of western Monroe. This was a result of redistricting on behalf of the Union County Public School board.
Sun Valley High School still struggles with overcrowded, outdated facilities, and is due to be the recipient of a $26 million bond referendum in 2016. The current principal is Mike Harvey.

Sports

The Sun Valley Spartans are in the 3A/4A Southern Carolina Conference. A 3A school for many years, it moved up to 4A from 2009 to 2013 due to Union County's growth. However, it returned to 3A in 2013.