Chula Vista High School

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Chula Vista High School
Address
Chula Vista High School
820 Fourth Avenue

Chula Vista
,
California
91911
Information
TypePublic
MottoDo the right thing
Established1947;77 years ago (1947)
School board Sweetwater Union High School District
SuperintendentMoisés G. Aguirre
PrincipalJennifer Barker-Heinz
Teaching staff105.32 (FTE) [1]
Enrollment2,053 (2022-23) [1]
Student to teacher ratio19.49 [1]
CampusSuburban
Color(s)  
Blue and white
Athletics conferenceMetropolitan Conference
Nickname Spartans
NewspaperSpectrum
Website cvh.sweetwaterschools.org

Chula Vista High School (CVHS) is a public high school located in Chula Vista, California. Founded in 1947, it is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.

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History

Chula Vista first opened in the summer of 1947, operating out of a temporary campus in Brown Field Municipal Airport with an estimated student enrollment of 650. [2] By 1949, the student body had grown to just over 900 students between grades 10, 11, and 12; a new school at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and K Street was under construction. [3] A 2006 referendum enabled existing facilities on Fourth Street to become more environmentally friendly; a new performing arts center was also built as a result. [4]

In November 2023, San Diego County leaders recently honored the 25 'Most Remarkable Teens,' with Chris Moya from Chula Vista High recognized for LGBTQ+ activism. Chris founded the Genders and Sexualities Club and the Chula Closet Club at their school, creating safe spaces for peers. [5] [6] [7]

In January 2024, Sweetwater Union High School District launched a voter registration campaign targeting high school students. [8] The effort, led by Student Board Representative Izayah Ringfield and Trustee Marti Emerald, this initiative aims to visit all district high schools and adult education centers by May. [9] The campaign offers eligible students the opportunity to register or pre-register to vote, with assistance from the League of Women Voters and the county registrar. [10]

Athletics

The school's athletic teams are nicknamed the Spartans and compete in the Metropolitan Conference. [11]

Programs

School for the Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA)

The SCPA program at CVHS has earned several honors. The music department performs both locally and internationally, with groups like Mariachi Chula Vista receiving special recognition. [12]

Advanced Placement (AP) Program

CVHS offers many AP courses. [13]

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination):

A program aimed at helping students get ready for college.

NJROTC (Naval Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps):

A program that helps students build leadership and responsibility while learning about the Navy.

Performing arts

CVHS has a competitive show choir, "Main Attraction", and previously fielded the all-female group "Dreamgirls". [14] The program also hosts an annual competition, billed the "SoCal Show Choir Invitational". [15]

Notable alumni

NameGrad ClassCategoryBest Known For
Billy Casper 1950Professional GolferGolf achievements, U.S. Open winner [16]
J. Michael Straczynski 1972Writer/ProducerCreator of "Babylon 5" and other iconic works [17]
Charisma Carpenter 1988Actress"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel" roles [18]
Donnie Edwards 1991Football PlayerNFL career [19]
Grey DeLisle 1991Voice ActressVoice acting in animated TV series [20]
Mario Lopez 1991Actor/TV Host"Saved by the Bell," Entertainment hosting [21]
Lee Kohse 1992ArtistComic book artistry, creator of notable works [22]
Mary Castillo 1992AuthorAuthor of mystery novels [23]
Ty Wigginton 1995Baseball PlayerMLB career, All-Star appearance [24]
Tim Danielson UnknownRunnerOlympic-level athlete, Sports Illustrated recognition [25] [26]
Timothy Muris UnknownLawyerChairman of the Federal Trade Commission [27]
Ray Schmautz UnknownFootball PlayerNFL career [28]


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