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Chula Vista High School
Address
Map
820 Fourth Avenue

Chula Vista
,
California
91911
Information
TypePublic
MottoDo the right thing
Established1947; 77 years ago (1947)
School boardSweetwater 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
NicknameSpartans
NewspaperSpectrum
Websitecvh.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.

History

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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

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

Programs

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School for the Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA):[12]

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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.

Advanced Placement (AP) Program:[13]

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CVHS offers many AP courses.

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination):

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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

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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

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Name Grad Class Category Best Known For
Billy Casper 1950 Professional Golfer Golf achievements, U.S. Open winner[16]
J. Michael Straczynski 1972 Writer/Producer Creator of "Babylon 5" and other iconic works[17]
Charisma Carpenter 1988 Actress "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel" roles[18]
Donnie Edwards 1991 Football Player NFL career[19]
Grey DeLisle 1991 Voice Actress Voice acting in animated TV series[20]
Mario Lopez 1991 Actor/TV Host "Saved by the Bell," Entertainment hosting[21]
Lee Kohse 1992 Artist Comic book artistry, creator of notable works[22]
Mary Castillo 1992 Author Author of mystery novels[23]
Ty Wigginton 1995 Baseball Player MLB career, All-Star appearance[24]
Tim Danielson Unknown Runner Olympic-level athlete, Sports Illustrated recognition[25][26]
Timothy Muris Unknown Lawyer Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission[27]
Ray Schmautz Unknown Football Player NFL career[28]


References

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  1. ^ a b c "Chula Vista High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  2. ^ "Brown Field Ready for Fall Opening of Chula Vista High". Chula Vista Star. August 29, 1947. Retrieved October 11, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "C.V. High School 40 Percent Over 1947". National City Star-News. October 7, 1949. Retrieved October 11, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Chula Vista High School's Green Renovation". School Construction News. February 7, 2011. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  5. ^ Moe, Yvette Urrea; Office, County of San Diego Communications (2023-11-09). "San Diego's Most Remarkable Teens for 2023 Honored". San Diego County News Center. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  6. ^ "County leaders honor 25 'Most Remarkable Teens'". San Diego Union-Tribune. 2023-11-12. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  7. ^ Fulcher, Albert (2023-11-17). "Senior a 'Remarkable' teen". www.thestarnews.com. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  8. ^ Ringfield, Izayah (2024-05-24). "I'm trying to register young South Bay voters one at a time. Here's how". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  9. ^ "SUHSD Voter Registration Campaign 2024 – Sweetwater Union High School District". Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  10. ^ "The Sweetwater Union District brings voter registration to high school students on campus". KPBS Public Media. 2024-01-19. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  11. ^ Brents, Phillip (September 5, 2019). "Still room to improve for Chula Vista Spartans". Chula Vista Star-News. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  12. ^ "My Site". www.cvscpa.org. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
  13. ^ "Programs – Chula Vista High School". Retrieved 2024-09-28.
  14. ^ "SCC: Viewing School - Chula Vista High School". Show Choir Community. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  15. ^ O'Neil, Megan (April 19, 2011). "School show choirs finish on top". Burbank Leader. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  16. ^ "2015: Billy Casper's Mark as Chula Vista Student". San Diego Prep Sports History. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  17. ^ "Interview with J. Michael Straczynski". Archived from the original on 20 August 2008. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
  18. ^ "Charisma Carpenter - Trivia". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  19. ^ "Donnie Edwards to be Saluted on NFL Honors Show". UCLA Bruins Football. University of California, Los Angeles. January 30, 2020. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  20. ^ Peterson, Karla (November 30, 2008). "The mouth that soared". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  21. ^ Reynoso, Naibe (September 19, 2016). "Mario Lopez talks about kids, education and being Latino". Fox News. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  22. ^ "Chula Vista grad's story illustrates comics good for his career". Chula Vista Star-News. July 23, 2010. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  23. ^ "National City is Setting of Ghost Tale". The Star News. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  24. ^ "12 alumni to be honored by Sweetwater district". San Diego Union-Tribune. 4 December 2004. Retrieved 17 September 2010.
  25. ^ "The Fearlessness of Extreme Youth: Jim Ryun, Tim Danielson, Marty Liquori". Running Times. Archived from the original on 30 September 2011. Retrieved 17 September 2010.
  26. ^ "Sports Illustrated Faces in the Crowd: July 4th, 1966". CNN. 4 July 1966. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2010.
  27. ^ Mallgren, Laura (November 2, 2001). "Sweetwater district names 16 graduates to first hall of fame". The Star-News. p. 1. Retrieved October 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  28. ^ "Ray Schmautz". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
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