Castle Park High School

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Castle Park High School
Location
Castle Park High School
1395 Hilltop Drive

Chula Vista, California 91911
Information
TypePublic
MottoOnce a Trojan, Always a Trojan
EstablishedSeptember 1963
School district Sweetwater Union High School District
SuperintendentMoisés G. Aguirre
PrincipalJuan I Gonzalez,
Teaching staff92.87 (FTE) [1]
Enrollment1,980 (2023-2024) [1]
Student to teacher ratio21.32 [1]
Campus Suburban
Color  
Athletics conferenceMetropolitan - Mesa League [2]
Mascot Helen of Troy & Tommy Trojan
Nickname Trojans
Website https://cph.sweetwaterschools.org/

Castle Park High School (CPHS) is a four-year public high school in Chula Vista, California, United States. Established in 1963, it is part of the Sweetwater Union High School District and serves grades 9 through 12. The campus occupies approximately 46 acres and is located six miles north of the Mexico–United States border. [3]

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History

Castle Park High School opened in September 1963 to serve the growing suburban population of southwest Chula Vista. Over the decades, the school has undergone multiple renovations, including modernized classrooms in 2006 and ongoing campus improvements under Proposition O funding. [4]

In 2007, the school became the subject of a Title IX lawsuit, Ollier v. Sweetwater Union High School District, filed by female softball players who alleged unequal athletic opportunities and claimed that the school retaliated against them and their coach for raising these concerns. [5] In 2009, the courts and U.S. District Judge M. James Lorenz ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, which pays nearly $500,000 in legal fees, finding the district in violation of Title IX. [6] [7] In response, the district invested in improved athletic facilities, including $1.6 million in softball field renovations completed in 2023. [8] [9] 2012, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a 2012 ruling that the Sweetwater Union High School violated Title IX. [10] [11]

October 3, 2011, Castle Park High's former principal, Diego Ochoa, and assistant principal, Abram Jimenez, stepped down after $21,583 was taken from nine student clubs without advisers' knowledge. [12] In a related matter, Ochoa facilitated over 115 unauthorized grade changes after a credit recovery session, which involved eliminating D's and F's from student transcripts, in violation of district policy. Ochoa was initially in consideration for a promotion to executive director of middle schools; however, he was reassigned to the principal role at Bonita Vista Middle before his resignation. [12]

School structure

The school serves approximately 2,000 students with around 90 full-time teachers. The academic calendar follows a semester schedule, and students are enrolled in standard, honors, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Admissions

As of December 19, 2014, the school faced student transfers, with over 25% of its students leaving due to concerns about violence and declining academics. [13]

Curriculum

Castle Park High offers a comprehensive academic program including core subjects and electives. Advanced Placement courses.

Specialized academies include the Science Innovation Academy, providing advanced STEM coursework and career preparation through internships and mentorships. [14] Other programs include AVID, Sports Medicine, Sales and Marketing, the ACE Mentor Program, (sponsored by Turner Construction since 2006) and International Baccalaureate offerings. [15]

Athletics

Castle Park High School competes in the Metropolitan – Mesa League under the South Bay League of the CIF San Diego Section. Sports offered include:

FallWinterSpring

In 2024, the district began constructing a $42 million athletic complex that includes a new football stadium and upgraded facilities. [16] [17] [18]

Campus

The campus consists of modernized academic buildings, athletic fields, and performance spaces. Renovations between 2006 and 2011 improved classroom technology, energy efficiency, and landscaping. [19] [20]

Awards and recognition

Notable alumni

Among its former students, Castle Park High School counts a number of professional athletes who went on to compete in the National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), and Major League Soccer (MLS).

Former headteachers

See also

References

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  2. ↑ "Metro Conference – Athletics" . Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  3. ↑ "About Us – Castle Park High School" . Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Castle Park High Strives to Achieve Excellence". September 18, 2009. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Female Athletes and School District Settle Title IX Case After Ninth Circuit Ruling". June 8, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  6. ↑ admin (June 8, 2015). "Female Athletes and School District Settle Title IX Case After Ninth Circuit Ruling". Legal Aid at Work. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Judge: Sweetwater district unfairly favored boys' sports over girls' sports at Castle Park High". cbs8.com. February 10, 2012. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  8. ↑ Rosenfelt, Philip. ""Ollier v. Sweetwater Union High School District"" (PDF). United States Department of Justice.
  9. ↑ "CWLC and Partners Inspect Castle Park High School for Title IX Compliance | California Women's Law Center" . Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  10. ↑ "From U-T San Diego: Appeals Court Upholds Title IX Ruling Against Sweetwater | California Women's Law Center" . Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Ollier v. Sweetwater Union High School District". LII / Legal Information Institute. Cornell Law School. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  12. 1 2 McGlone, Ashly (October 3, 2011). "Money taken from student clubs". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  13. ↑ Hall, Seth (December 19, 2014). "Morning Report: The Crisis at Castle Park". Voice of San Diego. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  14. ↑ "'STEM Goes Red' first-time event inspires young female students to get STEM careers". cbs8.com. March 21, 2023. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  15. 1 2 "STEM Goes Red gives Latina students access to science, tech, engineering, math". cbs8.com. March 13, 2024. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Multi-million dollar, state-of-the-art football stadium complex underway at Castle Park High". cbs8.com. May 30, 2024. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  17. ↑ Handy, Shannon (December 15, 2023). "Castle Park High School to get $42 million football stadium after students demand change". cbs8.com. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  18. ↑ KUSI News (December 18, 2023). Castle Park High School To Get New Football Facility . Retrieved September 25, 2024– via YouTube.
  19. ↑ District, Sweetwater Union High School (June 14, 2023). "Castle Park High School Stadium Modernization Project". ceqanet.lci.ca.gov. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
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  21. ↑ "Castle Park High Strives to Achieve Excellence". La Prensa. September 18, 2009. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  22. ↑ Brents, Phillip (August 14, 2019). "CPHS grad Barcoo looking to thrive in senior year with Aztecs". The Star-News . Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  23. ↑ Union, Philadelphia. "Michael Farfan". Philadelphia Union. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  24. ↑ Brents, Phillip (February 3, 2006). "Super Bowl match-up brings out party-time attitude". The Star-News . p. 23. Retrieved October 19, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  25. ↑ "Benji Gil". Kansas City Royals. Major League Baseball. Retrieved August 8, 2009.[ dead link ]
  26. ↑ "Padres interview Castle Park High grad Benji Gil, could wrap up manager search next week". San Diego Union-Tribune. November 1, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  27. ↑ Wyllie, John Philip (August 18, 2000). "Castle Park grad Haywood stacking up as team leader for SDSU Aztecs". The Star-News . p. 21. Retrieved October 19, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  28. ↑ "Castle Park grad Moreno inks deal with NFL Chargers". The Star-News . August 3, 2001. p. 21. Retrieved October 19, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  29. ↑ Brents, Phillip (January 3, 1998). "Hometown heroes lift Rams to 35-24 Holiday Bowl win". The Star-News . p. 12. Retrieved October 19, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  30. ↑ Nahill, Jeff (September 30, 1982). "'Unwanted' Morales walks on at SDSU". The Star-News . p. B6, B7 . Retrieved January 25, 2025– via Newspapers.com.
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  33. ↑ "CP grad Sampson, projected to start in 2006, sidelined by injury". The Star-News . August 18, 2006. p. 20. Retrieved October 19, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
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  37. ↑ Hazeltine, Rick (June 12, 1987). "A VOLLEY OF SUPPORT : Players, Parents, Coaches Move to Expand High School Participation". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  38. ↑ "Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law — Ollier v. Sweetwater Union High School District" (PDF). U.S. Government Publishing Office. February 9, 2012. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
  39. ↑ "Castle Park High Girls Title IX Lawsuit Complaint" (PDF). Maural Arkins. 2007. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
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