Sun Valley High School (North Carolina)

Sun Valley High School (SVHS) 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 2000s, partially relieving the crowded conditions that persisted at 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.

Sports
Sun Valley is part of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA). They are currently a 4A school and compete in the Southern Carolina 3A/4A Conference. The schools team name are the Spartans, with the school colors being maroon and gold.

Notable alumni

 * Sam Howell (2019), NFL quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, played collegiately at North Carolina
 * Michael Macchiavello (2013), American freestyle and folkstyle wrestler, won NCAA Wrestling national championship at NC State
 * Claire Ritter (1970), musician