California High School (Whittier, California) Explained

California High School
Established:1954
Type:Public secondary
Principal:William Schloss
Head Name:Second Master
Head Name2:Assistant Headmaster
Teaching Staff:101.40 (FTE)
Ratio:27.68
Enrollment:2,807 (2018–19)[1]
Grades:912
Streetaddress:9800 South Mills Avenue
City:South Whittier
State:California
Zipcode:90604
Country:US
District:Whittier Union High School District
Colors:Navy and gold
Nickname:Cal Hi
Mascot:Joe Condor
Free Label:Emblem
Yearbook:Talon

California High School (CHS) is a public high school in South Whittier, California and belongs to the Whittier Union High School District.

"Cal Hi", as it is known, is home to the Condors, with around 3,100 students currently attending. The mascot is the condor and the school colors are navy and gold. The campus is located outside the city limits of Whittier in unincorporated South Whittier.[2]

Cal Hi has been recently honored as a California Distinguished School, and is highly praised for its academies. It also offers a Latin program. Many sports are offered, such as golf, soccer, tennis, water polo, swimming, softball, baseball, volleyball, cross-country, wrestling, track, cheerleading and football. The band has also won many commendations and awards, including sweepstakes at the local Band Jam competition 4 years running under the direction of Doug Nordquist (2004–2006), and has ranked 6th in the SCSBOA Marching Band Championship Competition!

Academies

These three-year programs teach students about their chosen course of study during their Sophomore, Junior, and Senior year.

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: California High. National Center for Education Statistics. June 8, 2020.
  2. Web site: South Whittier.
  3. Warren Commission Hearings . XI . 84 . . February 18, 2019.