West Covina High School
| West Covina High School | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
1609 East Cameron Avenue , United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Secondary |
| Motto | Home of Scholars and Champions |
| Established | 1957 |
School district | West Covina Unified School District |
Principal | Dr. Charles Park |
| Faculty | 88.81 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 09-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,887 (2022-23)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 21.25[1] |
| Colors | Maroon and gold |
| Athletics | Valle Vista League |
| Mascot | The Bulldogs |
| Rival | South Hills High School |
| Newspaper | Insight |
| Yearbook | Athenaeum |
| Website | West Covina High School |
West Covina High School (WCHS) is a four-year comprehensive secondary school located in West Covina, California, United States. It is located on the seized territory of the Tongva (Gabrieleno) People[2].
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.[3]
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.[3]
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:[4]
- 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
State Championships
- Girls' Wrestling: 2011
- Girls' Wrestling: 2012
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
- Bill Stoneman - (1962), MLB All Star pitcher and general manager[5]
- Sandy Durko - (1966), NFL player[6]
- Steve Myer - (1972), NFL player[7]
- Tom Brunansky - (1978), MLB outfielder[8]
- Nia Peeples - (1980), singer and actress[9]
- Keith Smith - (1982), NBA player[10]
- Derek Tennell - (1982), NFL player[11]
- Joey Eischen - (1988), MLB pitcher[12]
- Eddie Howard - (1990), NFL player[13]
- Justin Lehr - (1995), MLB pitcher[14]
- Bryan Payton - (2004), CFL player[15]
- Walter Thurmond - (2005), NFL player[16]
- Christian Yeung - (2005), actor, professional basketball player[17]
- Emily Rios - (2007), actress
- Tonatiuh Elizarraraz - (2010), actor[18]
- Sidney Jones - (2014), NFL player[19]
- Alex Carrillo (2015), MLB pitcher[20]
References
- 1 2 3 "West Covina High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ↑ "Gabrielino/Tongva Nation: First Aboriginal People of Los Angeles". February 26, 2020. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- 1 2 "West Covina High School: School History". Wchs-wcusd-ca.schoolloop.com. Archived from the original on June 22, 2011. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
- ↑ Demographics by ethnicity; 2010-2011
- ↑ "Bill Stoneman Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ↑ "Sandy Durko Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ↑ "Steve Myer Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ↑ "Tom Brunansky Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
- ↑ "NIA PEEPLES - Teaching Artist Spotlight". West Covina High School Performing Arts Academy.
- ↑ "Keith Smith". Basketball-Reference.Com. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
- ↑ "Derek Tennell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ↑ "Joey Eischen Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
- ↑ "Eddie Howard Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ↑ "Justin Lehr Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
- ↑ "Bryan Payton Biography". ESPN.
- ↑ "Walter Thurmond Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ↑ "Christian Yeung - 2005-06 - Men's Basketball". UC Riverside Athletics.
- ↑ "Team 1". West Covina High School Performing Arts Academy.
- ↑ "Sidney Jones Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ↑ "Alex Carrillo College Baseball Stats | Baseball Almanac". www.baseball-almanac.com.