Agoura High School

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Agoura High School
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Agoura High School
Address
Agoura High School
28545 West Driver Avenue

,
91301

United States
Coordinates 34°9′1″N118°44′55″W / 34.15028°N 118.74861°W / 34.15028; -118.74861
Information
Type Public
Established1964(59 years ago) (1964)
School district Las Virgenes Unified School District
PrincipalStephanie McClay
Teaching staff83.65 (FTE) [1]
Grades 9-12
Enrollment1,972 (2018–19) [1]
Student to teacher ratio23.57 [1]
Color(s)Blue and Gold   
Athletics conference CIF Southern Section
Marmonte League
MascotBig Daddy Bolt
Nickname Chargers
Accreditation WASC (2002–2008)
National ranking1173
SAT I average1730 (out of 2400)
NewspaperThe Charger
YearbookThe Quixotian
Website lvusd.org/agoura
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Agoura High School is a public high school in Agoura Hills, California, United States. It is the largest high school in the Las Virgenes Unified School District.

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Athletics and activities

Agoura High School's athletic teams are nicknamed the Chargers. The school competes in the Marmonte League of the CIF Southern Section. From 2018 to 2020, Agoura was in the Coastal Canyon League. [3] [4] [5]

Curriculum

In 2009, Agoura High School introduced the International Baccalaureate program to its curriculum. [6] They offer many Advanced Placement classes. They also have P.E.

Notable alumni

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