California High School (CHS) is a

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in South Whittier, California and belongs to the

Whittier Union High School District Whittier Union High School District is a California high school district serving most of the city of Whittier, the unincorporated communities of East Whittier, South Whittier, West Whittier-Los Nietos and Rose Hills, and parts of Norwalk, L ...

. "Cal Hi", as it is known, is home to the Condors, with around 3,100 students currently attending. The mascot is the

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and the school colors are navy and gold. The campus is located outside the city limits of Whittier in unincorporated South Whittier. It has been recently honored as a

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, and is highly praised for its

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. 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

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Marching Band Championship Competition.

Academies

These three-year programs teach students about their chosen course of study during their Sophomore, Junior, and Senior year. * Architecture & Engineering (A&E) * Automotive Academy * Business Academy * Culinary Academy * Health Academy * Puente Program (four-year program) * Scholar's Academy (four-year program)

Notable alumni

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– Major League Baseball pitcher. Currently in the minors with the

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. Pitched and won Game 1 of the 2006 World Series with the

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. *Nicolas Grigsby – NFL

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for the

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, Raiders, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. * Craig McCraken -Director/Writer/Cartoonist of

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, and

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– Representative of California's 63rd District,

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NFL Offensive Lineman for

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References

External links

California High School

WUHSD Site
{{authority control High schools in Los Angeles County, California Public high schools in California 1954 establishments in California