Seoul American High School (SAHS, Hangul: 서울 미국인고등학교) is one of the largest Department of Defense Dependent Schools in the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Pacific Area, which includes Korea, Japan, Okinawa, and Guam. SAHS is located on Yongsan Garrison in the heart of Seoul, South Korea. The school is a typical American school in an American community that is located in Seoul. The education system is very similar to the ones a regular American student could experience in the U.S. The schooling system provides education and activities for children of U.S. Military and Civilian families. With a student population of over 600 as of School Year 07/08, the Seoul American Falcons are the largest DODEA school in Korea. SAHS is considered a class AA school, which classifies it as a large school in the Pacific. SAHS is a participant of the tournaments and conferences held throughout the Pacific. SAHS competes in the following categories: JROTC, journalism, Model United Nations, Basketball, Football, Cheerleading,Volleyball, Tennis, Drama, Band, Choir, Soccer, Swimming, Wrestling, and Cross country. They also have other clubs such as the Swing dance, Chess, Spanish, and German club.
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