Castaic High School

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Castaic High School
Location
Castaic High School
31575 Valley Creek Road

Castaic
,
California
91384

United States
Coordinates 34°29′38″N118°39′13″W / 34.4939°N 118.6535°W / 34.4939; -118.6535
Information
Type Public comprehensive high school
EstablishedAugust 13, 2019;6 years ago (August 13, 2019)
School district William S. Hart Union High School District
PrincipalBen Wobrock
Grades9 - 12
Enrollment1,193 (2023-24) [1]
CampusSuburban
Color(s)  Charcoal
  White
  Burnt orange
Athletics conference CIF Southern Section
Foothill League
Nickname Coyotes
NewspaperThe Daily Howl
Website www.castaichighschool.org

Castaic High School (CHS or CSHS to avoid confusion with Canyon High School) is a high school in the unincorporated community of Castaic, California, in the Santa Clarita Valley. It is part of the William S. Hart Union High School District. The school officially opened on August 13, 2019.

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History

On March 28, 2018, the William S. Hart Union High School District named Melanie Hagman as the first principal of Castaic High School, its newest campus. [2]

The district announced on October 10, 2018 that the school's new mascot would be the coyote and the colors would be charcoal gray, white, and texas orange. Input was solicited from community stakeholders, including students from Castaic Middle School who would attend CHS. [3]

Castaic High School opened its doors on August 13, 2019, to a freshman class of 325 students. The school has a capacity of 2,600. [4]

On July 18, 2022, Superintendent Mike Kuhlman announced that Vince Ferry, former principal of Rio Norte Junior High School and Saugus High School, would be taking over as principal. [5]

On February 20, 2025, the Hart District announced that Ben Wobrock, former assistant principal of Rancho Pico Junior High School and West Ranch High School, would be taking over as principal, effective immediately. [6]

Academics

The Castaic High School campus hosts the iCAN Academy at Castaic High School, a middle college program operated by the Hart District in partnership with College of the Canyons (COC). The program consists of a rigorous curriculum that allows students to earn college credit all four years of high school. Unlike the district's other such program, Academy of the Canyons on the COC campus, iCAN students may participate in a full range of extracurricular activities including interscholastic athletics. [7]

Student demographics

As of the 2023-24 school year, 1,193 students were enrolled at Castaic High School. Of those, 44.4% were Hispanic, 37.7% were white, 4.7% were African American, 4.7% were Two or more races, 4.2% were Filipino, 3.7% were Asian, and 0.3% were American Indian or Alaska Native. [8] As of 2020-21, 203 students (27.7%) were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. [9]

Athletics

Castaic High School athletic teams are nicknamed the Coyotes. The school competes in the Foothill League with its fellow Hart District schools. [10] The school fielded 17 teams in its first school year, all at the freshman level only. [10]

References

  1. ↑ "Enrollment by Ethnicity - William S. Hart Union High (CA Dept of Education)" . Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  2. ↑ Cox, Christina (March 28, 2018). "Melanie Hagman named Castaic High School principal". The Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  3. ↑ Dixson, Brennon (October 11, 2018). "Principal announces Castaic High School's colors, mascot". The Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
  4. ↑ Smith, Wyatt (August 13, 2019). "Castaic High School Opens Its Doors To Inaugural Class Of Freshmen". KHTS . Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  5. ↑ Kuhlman, Mike (July 18, 2022). "Vince Ferry Named as the New Principal of Castaic High School". Hart District. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
  6. ↑ "New Castaic High School Principal". Hart District. February 20, 2025. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  7. ↑ Lunetta, Caleb (February 15, 2019). "High School staff hold town hall meeting to answer questions". The Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Enrollment by Ethnicity - William S. Hart Union High (CA Dept of Education)" . Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Castaic High School". National Center for Education Statistics . Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  10. 1 2 Lovi, Dan (July 25, 2019). "Athletic programs prepare for first year at Castaic High School". The Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
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