Chino High School (CHS), located in Chino, California is one of the four regular

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s in the Chino Valley Unified School District. The school was established in 1897, making it one of the oldest schools in

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. Chino High moved from its original location in 1951 to its present location on Park Place and Benson Ave.

Academics

In 2007, the rate of passing the English-Language Arts section of the

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for

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was 76% and the rate of graduating seniors was approximately 70%. Dropout rates continue to stay low at less than 10% in 2008, Chino High School was recertified by the

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for three years.

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 2,498 students enrolled for the 2012-2013 school year was: *Male - 49.0% *Female - 51.0% *Native American/Alaskan - 0.2% *Asian/Pacific islander - 4.0% *Black - 3.5% *Hispanic - 75.4% *White - 16.3% *Multiracial - 0.6% In addition, 57% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch.

Athletics

Chino High School is a member of the

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Hacienda League in the

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. Division 6

Notable alumni

* Sedrick Ellis, former NFL defensive tackle *

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, professional baseball player. * Jarron Gilbert, former NFL defensive end * Justin Jacobs, professional baseball player * Elita Loresca, Meteorologist for NBC 4 in Los Angeles, voted 9th "Hottest Weather Girl" by

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Magazine * Chris McFoy, former NFL wide receiver *

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, former NFL wide receiver * R. J. Stanford, former NFL cornerback * Mark Vander Poel, former NFL offensive tackle * Angela Williams, four times 100 meter NCAA champion at USC, world indoor 60 meter champion, current high school 100 meter record holder. *

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, former NFL kicker

References

External links

* {{authority control Educational institutions established in 1897 High schools in San Bernardino County, California Chino, California Public high schools in California 1897 establishments in California