California High School (Whittier, California)
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California High School (CHS) is a
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in
South Whittier, California South Whittier () is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California just south of the city of Whittier. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined South Whittier as a census-designated place (CDP). As of ...
and belongs to the
Whittier Union High School District Whittier Union High School District is a California high school district in Los Angeles County, California, headquartered in Whittier. The union high school district was formed in 1900 and is currently composed of five comprehensive high schoo ...
. "Calhi", as it is known, is home to the Condors, with around 2,250 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. Cal Hi has been recently honored as a
California Distinguished School California Distinguished School is an award given by the California State Board of Education to public schools within the state that best represent exemplary and quality educational programs. Approximately 5-10% of California schools are awarde ...
, 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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– Representative of California's 63rd District,
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. * Jim Vellone
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References


External links


California High School

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