West Covina High School
Address
1609 East Cameron Avenue

West Covina
,
California

United States
Information
TypePublic Secondary
MottoHome of Scholars and Champions
Established1956
School districtWest Covina Unified School District
PrincipalDr. Charles Park
Faculty85.12 (FTE)[1]
Grades09-12
Enrollment2,046 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio24.04[1]
Color(s)Maroon and gold    
AthleticsValle Vista League
MascotThe Bulldogs
YearbookQuest
WebsiteWest Covina High School

West Covina High School (WCHS) is a four-year comprehensive secondary school located in West Covina, California, USA.

History

West Covina High School opened in 1956 on the old Covina High School campus on Citrus Ave. and Puente Ave. as the Spartans. In 1957, the school moved to its new campus, which was built on an old cabbage patch, on Cameron Ave. and Fernwood St. Blue and white were the school colors. The Spartans were led by Principal Maurice Wooden, brother of the legendary UCLA Bruins men's basketball coach John Wooden. The first class graduated in 1958.[2]

In 1988, West Covina Unified School District merged Edgewood High School and West Covina High School, bringing all students to its current campus. The new mascot became the Bulldog and maroon and gold were chosen as the new school colors.[2]

In 2005, WCHS became fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and a California Distinguished School.

Demographics

There has been a decrease in the percentage of white and African American students over the years with an increase in the number and percentage of Hispanic students. There is a large number of Asian American students, who are of mainly Filipino Chinese, Taiwanese and Vietnamese descent.

The ethnicity of the school in 2010-2011 was:[3]

Hispanic/Latino: 2,078
Asian: 468
White: 210
African American: 125
American Indian/Alaska Native: 2
Pacific Islander: 7
Not reported: 2
Total: 2,892

Athletics

The Bulldog athletic teams compete in the Valle Vista League of the CIF Southern Section.

  • Previous Leagues: Sierra, San Antonio, Hacienda

League Championships

  • American Football: 1993, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012
  • Boys' Cross Country: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2020
  • Girls' Cross Country: 2022
  • Girls' Tennis: Individual Champion 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
  • Boys' Basketball: 2006, 2007, 2009
  • Boys' Soccer: 2009
  • Wrestling: 1999, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011
  • Badminton: Individual Champion 2009, 2010
  • Softball: 2004, 2005, 2009
  • Track & Field: Girls 2009, 2023

CIF Championships

  • American Football: 2004, 2010, 2011
  • Wrestling: 2006, 2007, 2011

State Championships

  • Girls' Wrestling: 2011
  • Girls' Wrestling: 2012

Activities

In 2006, the FIRST Robotics Competition team, Robotics Alliance of West Covina (RAWC) took first place in the Southern California Regional Competition and took second place in the FIRST Championship in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2008, the team achieved first in the San Diego Regional Competition and third in the World in the Championship in Atlanta. They were undefeated in their division (Newton Division) and lost to the first place team in Atlanta.

In March 2008, the All Male Hip Hop dance team took first place at the United Spirit Association Dance/Drill National Competition in the Medium Hip Hop and All Male divisions. In March 2009, it once again took first place at the USA Nationals Dance/Drill Competition in the All Male Division, which led to a back-to-back National Championship. In March 2010, the All Male Hip Hop dance team won another first place in the All Male Division, which had led the team to a 3-peat National Championship title.

In March 2010, 2017 and 2018 the Dance/Drill team took first place at the USA National Dance/Drill Competition in the Small Military Division.

During winter 2008, the Indoor Drumline won the ADLA Scholastic Open Championship with their show entitled "Teknologik". In 2009, it won the silver medal in the ADLA Scholastic World Championship with a show entitled "Imagine", and in 2010 took the gold again with its show "From the Ashes".

Yearly API

Year API base data API growth data Growth target Actual growth
1998–1999 — 576 — —
1999–2000 576 599 11 23
2000–2001 599 595 10 12
2001–2002 595 626 10 26
2002–2003 626 633 9 7
2003–2004 633 695 8 60
2004–2005 695 720 5 25
2005–2006 720 739 4 19
2006–2007 739 729 5 -10
2007–2008 729 748 5 20
2009–2010 748 751 5 3
2010–2011 751 774 5 23
2011–2012 774 TBD 5 TBD

Notable alumni

References

  1. 1 2 3 "West Covina High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  2. 1 2 "West Covina High School: School History". Wchs-wcusd-ca.schoolloop.com. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
  3. ↑ Demographics by ethnicity; 2010-2011
  4. ↑ "Tom Brunansky Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Joey Eischen Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Justin Lehr Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Keith Smith". Basketball-Reference.Com. Retrieved November 26, 2012.

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