| Chemainus Secondary | |
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| Address | |
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9947 Daniel St , , | |
| Coordinates | 48°55′43″N123°43′30″W / 48.92850°N 123.72504°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, high school |
| Motto | We Lead |
| Founded | 1953 |
| School board | School District 79 Cowichan Valley |
| School number | 7965033 |
| Principal | Ixchel Bradley |
| Staff | 42 |
| Grades | 7-12 |
| Enrollment | 384 (September 30, 2019) |
| Language | English |
| Area | Chemainus, Crofton, Saltair |
| Colour(s) | Red, White, Blue |
| Mascot | Cougar |
| Team name | Cougars |
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Chemainus Secondary is a public high school in Chemainus, British Columbia part of School District 79 Cowichan Valley. [1] It was founded in 1953 and serves students from the area around Chemainus, Crofton, Thetis Island and southern Saltair, British Columbia.[ citation needed ]
There are 413 students enrolled for the 2023-24 academic session, [2] the majority of whom are Caucasian, but with many nearby Indigenous Reserves there is a sizeable First Nations minority. Also, about 30-35 students from Asia, mainly Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong are enrolled.[ citation needed ]
From 2003 until 2005 the school went through a major renovation, updating many facilities. The library has been twice received Times Colonist Raise a Reader Grants. The first in 2008–9, for $1,400, was directed to Science reading materials. In 2009–10, the school received $1,200 for audio books and the companion novels.[ citation needed ]
