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{{short description|American public high school}}
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'''West Covina High School''' ('''WCHS''') is a four year comprehensive [[secondary school]] located in [[West Covina, California]]. The school was first established the in 1950s, but in 1988 it merged with Edgewood High School into its current incarnation. In 2005 WCHS became fully accredited by the [[Western Association of Schools and Colleges]] and a [[California Distinguished School]]. The interim principal is Bradley T. Manning, replacing former principal Jim Coombs who was promoted to assistant superintendent of the city of [[Monrovia, CA|Monrovia]]. [[Image:WCHS_Picture.png|thumb|300px|right|Bird view of West Covina High School]]
'''West Covina High School''' ('''WCHS''') is a four-year comprehensive [[secondary school]] located in [[West Covina, California]], United States.


==Demographics==
==History==
West Covina High School opened in 1956 on the old [[Covina High School]] campus on Citrus Ave. and Puente Ave. as the [[Sparta]]ns. 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.<ref name="schoolloop1">{{cite web|url=http://wchs-wcusd-ca.schoolloop.com/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1233497689662 |title=West Covina High School: School History |publisher=Wchs-wcusd-ca.schoolloop.com |access-date=March 1, 2011}}</ref>
Similar to other schools in the area, there has been a decrease in the percentage of [[White people|white]] students, possibly due to the [[white flight]] that has afflicted the [[San Gabriel Valley]]. The concentration of [[African American]] students has also decreased over the years. However, there has been an increase in the number and percentage of [[Hispanic]] students. There is a large number of [[Asian American]] students, who are of mainly of [[Chinese American|Chinese]], [[Taiwanese American|Taiwanese]], and [[Vietnamese American|Vietnamese]] descent. [[Filipino American|Filipino]] students have also become noticeably larger in number and percentage. Students choose to attend West Covina High School because of the amazing programs, opportunities, and people. West Covina High School also has one of the best extracurricular activity programs in the area.{{fact}}


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.<ref name="schoolloop1"/>
==='''[http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/SchEnr.asp?cChoice=SchEnrEth&cYear=2006-07&cLevel=School&ctopic=Enrollment&myTimeFrame=S&TheName=West+Covina&cSelect=WEST^COVINA^HIGH^^^^^^^^^^^^^^--WEST^COVINA^UNI--1965094-1939537&submit1=Submit Demographics by ethnicity; 2006-2007]'''===
:[[Hispanic]]/[[Latino]]: 65.9% - 1,898
:[[Asian American|Asian]]: 10.9% - 314
:[[White people|White]]: 9.1% - 261
:[[African American]]: 6.4% - 185
:[[Filipino American|Filipino]]: 6.6% - 190
:[[Amerindians|American Indian]]/[[Alaska Native]]: 0.8% - 22
:[[Pacific Islander]]: 0.2% - 5
:Mulitple or no response: 1% - 3
:Total: 100% - 2,878


In 2005, WCHS became fully accredited by the [[Western Association of Schools and Colleges]] and a [[California Distinguished School]].
==Academics==
[[Image:sammytrans.gif|thumb|100px|right|Before the merger, WCHS's mascot was Sammy Spartan]]
'''Honors & AP courses offered'''


==Demographics==
<div style="float: right">
There has been a decrease in the percentage of [[White people|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 American|Chinese]], [[Taiwanese American|Taiwanese]] and [[Vietnamese American|Vietnamese]] descent.
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The ethnicity of the school in 2010-2011 was:<ref>[http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/Enrollment/EthnicEnr.aspx?cType=ALL&cGender=B&cYear=2010-11&Level=School&cSelect=WEST%5ECOVINA%5EHIGH--WEST%5ECOVINA%5EUNI--1965094-1939537&cChoice=SchEnrEth Demographics by ethnicity; 2010-2011]</ref>
'''Honors courses:'''
:[[Hispanic]]/[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Latino]]: 2,078
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:[[Pacific Islander]]: 7
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:Total: 2,892
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==Athletics==
==Athletics==
The Bulldog athletic teams compete in the Valle Vista League of the [[CIF Southern Section]].
West Covina High School consists of many athletic teams which have achieved [[California Interscholastic Federation|CIF]] and League titles. In 2004, WCHS defeated [[South Hills High School (West Covina, California)|South Hills High School]] to win their first CIF title in over 40 years. The boy's varsity cross country team currently has a 4-year winning streak that continues even with the loss of the notable Mercado twins and Johnny Yerena who took them to CIF in 2005. In 2005, WCHS's basketball programs both won League Titles, the first time in a decade for either. The WCHS Soccer programs both won League Titles as well. The Wrestling Program is also well regarded and took League in 2005, advancing to Regionals and then State.
* Previous Leagues: Sierra, San Antonio, Hacienda
===League Championships===
* American Football: 1993, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2021
* 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===
'''Fall Season'''
* American Football: 2004, 2010, 2011
*'''Boys:''' [[American football|Football]] Headed by Coach Mike Maggorie, [[Water Polo]] Headed by Coach Michael Baham
* Wrestling: 2006, 2007, 2011,2023
*'''Girls:''' [[Volleyball]] Headed by Coach Mercury Simonian, [[Tennis]] Headed by Coach Mark McConville
*'''Co-Ed''' [[Cross-Country Running|Cross Country]] Headed By Coach Frank Gonzales


===State Championships===
'''Winter Season'''
* Girls' Wrestling: 2011
*'''Boys:''' [[Basketball]] Headed By Coach Gary Prestater, [[Football(soccer)|Soccer]] Headed By Coach Desmond Baker
*Girls' Wrestling: 2012
*'''Girls:''' [[Basketball]] Headed By Coach Marcene Guerrerro, [[Football(soccer)|Soccer]] Headed By Coach Danielle Broshack, [[Water Polo]] Headed By Coach Michael Baham
*'''Co-Ed''' [[Wrestling]] Headed By Coach Donnie and Shirley Stephens

'''Spring Season'''
*'''Boys:''' [[Baseball]] Headed By Coach Drew Lorenger, [[Swimming]] Headed By Coach Michael Baham, [[Tennis]] Headed by Coach Brint Newlon
*'''Girls:''' [[Softball]] Headed By Coach Dan Woodard, [[Swimming]] Headed By Coach Michael Baham
*'''Co-Ed''' [[Badminton]] Headed By Coach Manuel Lopez, [[Golf]] Headed By Coach Jim Jastrab, [[Track and field]] Headed By Coach Frank Gonzales

In the 2004-2005 school year, a [[Hockey]] Team existed, but currently the program does not exist.

==Fine Arts Programs==
*Dance/Drill
*All-Male Hip-Hop Dance
*Band
*Drumline
*Colorguard
*Chamber Choir
*WescovAires
*Drama
*Comedy Sportz
*Spirit Team

==Notable Programs==
West Covina High School has two sister schools, one in Germany and one in Japan. The Japanese exchange program has taken place annually for the past 17 years with Yamanashi Gaukin High School in [[Kofu, Yamanashi|Kofu, Japan]]. The German Exchange Program has taken place every other year since 1979 with Moltkestrasse Gymnasium in [[Gummersbach|Gummersbach, Germany]].

In the 2005-2006 school year, WCHS has debuted the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program headed by Major Frank Toledo(Ret.) and Staff Sargent Corneilius Walker(Ret.)

In 2006, the Robotics Alliance of West Covina (RAWC) took first place in the Southern California Regional Competition and took second place in the World in the [[FIRST Robotics Competition|FIRST Robotics]] Championship in Atlanta, Georgia.

==Student Government==
{{Infobox School2
| name = West Covina High School Associated Student Body
| image =
| established = Spartans: [[1950s]] Bulldogs :[[1988]]
| type = [[Student Government]]
| head_name = Director
| head = Ms. Melanie Wong
| free_label = Members
| free = 39 (32 voting including 7 Executive Board members and 8 Class Representitves, 7 non voting)
| city = [[West Covina, California|West Covina]]
| state = [[California]]
| country = United States
| website = [http://www.wchsasb.net/ West Covina High School Associated Student Body]
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The [[Associated Student Body]] (ASB) of WCHS is headed by 7 executive board members: The President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Commissioner of Clubs, Commissioner of Recognition, and Commissioner of Events. The ASB cabinet includes 33 members, currently a body of 26 voting and 7 non-voting members. Official Cabinet meetings take place during 4th period on Thursdays to discuss future plans, passing checks and events.

The House of Representatives (HOR) take place on the first Thursday of the month and headed by the Vice President. Representatives are designated by their 4th period to represent the campus. The HOR discuss current events on the campus, and help provide feedback to the ASB Cabinet to then discuss the issues at hand further.

The Inter-Club Council (ICC) take place on the first Wednedsay of the month and headed by the Commissioner of Clubs. Each club on campus must designate a representitve to the ICC. The ICC discuss future events, issues regarding club accounts and events, and communicating club needs and concerns to the ASB Cabinet.

The Rennaisance Program works with ASB to promote achievement on and off campus. Each week Rennisance and the staff help choose a Student of the Week, Athlete(s) of the Week, Classified Staff of the Week, and Tireless Teacher of the Week. Every Semester, Rennisance holds an assembely to recognize students (academic and non academic) achievements, and also Staff and Students nominate a Most Inspirational Student and Teacher.

The School Site Council (SSC) consists of Class representatives, Faculty, Staff and the community to discuss funds and their distribution through the School Improvement Program (SIP). Meetings usually take place on the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday of each month.

The current ASB director is Ms. Melanie Wong.
The current Rennisance director is Mr. Danny Batimana.

==Map of WCHS==
[[Image:WCHS Map.jpg]]

==Clubs and Organizations==
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|align="center"|Creative Writing
|—
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|align="center"|Journalism (Newsbytes)
|http://www.wchsnewsbytes.com
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|align="center"|Quest
|—
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|http://www.rawc.net
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|align="center"|AFJROTC<br>(Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps)
|—
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|align="center"|Best Buddies
|—
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|align="center"|The Cause
|—
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|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
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|http://exquwchs.googlepages.com
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|align="center"|German Club
|—
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|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="center"|GEO<br>(Global Exchange Organization)
|http://www.wchsgeo.org
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|align="center"|Speech/Debate
|—
|-
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="center"|Science Explorer
|—
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|align="center"|Interect
|http://wchsinteract.vivid-hosting.net/
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|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="center"|LEO
|—
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|align="center"|Key Club
|—
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|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="center"|NHS<br>(National Honor Society)
|—
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|align="center"|CSF<br>(California Scholarship Federation)
|http://westcovinacsf.googlepages.com
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|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="center"|AVID<br>(Advancement Via Individual Determination)
|—
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|align="center"|Art Club
|—
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|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="center"|Band/Colorguard
|http://www.wchsbpa.org/
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|align="center"|Cheer/Spirit Team
|—
|-
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="center"|Choir Union
|—
|-
|align="center"|Comedy Sportz
|—
|-
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="center"|Dance/Drill & <br>All-Male Team
|http://www.wchsdancedrill.org/
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|align="center"|Thespians/Drama
|—
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|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="center"|Academic Decathlon
|http://wchsacademicdecathlon.googlepages.com/
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|align="center"| Leadership / SLOW
|http://www.wchsasb.net/clubs.html
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|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="center"| Renaissance / FLOW
|http://www.wchsrenaissance.com
|-
|align="center"|Future Business Leaders of<br>America-Phi Beta Lambda<br>(FBLA-PBL)
|http://wchsfbla.googlepages.com
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|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="center"|Project 10
|—
|-
|align="center"|LUNA (Latino Club)
|—
|-
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="center"|West Covina High School Football
|http://www.westcovinafootball.org/
|-
|align="center"|Graduating Classes<br>(Current classes: class of 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
|—
|-
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="center"|Aquatics
|—
|-
|align="center"|Boy's Soccer
|—
|-
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="center"|Boy's Tennis
|—
|-
|align="center"|Badminton
|—
|-
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="center"|Baseball
|—
|-
|align="center"|Boy's Basketball
|—
|-
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="center"|Girl's Basketball
|—
|-
|align="center"|Girl's Soccer
|—
|-
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="center"|Girl's Tennis
|—
|-
|align="center"|Golf
|—
|-
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="center"|Home Economics
|—
|-
|align="center"|Step Squad
|—
|-
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="center"|Track
|—
|-
|align="center"|Volleyball
|—
|-
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="center"|WescoVaires
|—
|-
|align="center"|Latinos Making A Difference
|—
|-
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="center"|Darfur Club
|—
|}

==Traditions and Memorials==
During football home games, the band traditionally plays songs from [[University of Southern California|USC]], except for the fight song and Alma Mater, both of which are original compositions.


==Yearly API==
==Yearly API==
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{| class="wikitable"
|- "
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC"
!Year
!Year
|'''API Base Data'''
|'''API base data'''
|'''API Growth Data'''
|'''API growth data'''
|'''Growth Target'''
|'''Growth target'''
|'''Actual Growth'''
|'''Actual growth'''
|-
|-
|1998–1999
|1998
|—
|—
|576
|576
|—
|—
|—
|—
|- style="background:#f0f8ff;"
|-
|1999–2000
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|1999
|576
|576
|599
|599
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|23
|23
|-
|-
|2000–2001
|2000
|599
|599
|595
|595
|10
|10
|12
|12
|- style="background:#f0f8ff;"
|-
|2001–2002
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|2001
|595
|595
|626
|626
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|26
|26
|-
|-
|2002–2003
|2002
|626
|626
|633
|633
|9
|9
|7
|7
|- style="background:#f0f8ff;"
|-
|2003–2004
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|2003
|633
|633
|695
|695
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|60
|60
|-
|-
|2004–2005
|2004
|695
|695
|720
|720
|5
|5
|25
|25
|- style="background:#f0f8ff;"
|-
|2005–2006
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|2005
|720
|720
|739
|739
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|19
|19
|-
|-
|2006–2007
|2006
|739
|739
|n/a
|729
|n/a
|5
| -10
|n/a
|- style="background:#f0f8ff;"
|2007–2008
|729
|748
|5
|20
|-
|2009–2010
|748
|751
|5
|3
|-
|2010–2011
|751
|774
|5
|23
|-
|2011–2012
|774
|TBD
|5
|TBD
|}
|}


==Alma Mater==
==Notable alumni==
* [[Tom Brunansky]] - graduated 1978, major league baseball outfielder<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=brunato01|title = Tom Brunansky Stats| publisher= Baseball Almanac|access-date= December 3, 2012}}</ref>
Alma Mater, we praise you <br>
* [[Joey Eischen]] - graduated 1988, major league baseball pitcher<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=eischjo01|title = Joey Eischen Stats| publisher= Baseball Almanac|access-date= December 3, 2012}}</ref>
Your strength makes us born anew, <br>
* [[Justin Lehr]] - graduated 1995, major league baseball pitcher<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=lehrju01|title = Justin Lehr Stats| publisher= Baseball Almanac|access-date= December 3, 2012}}</ref>
From the ashes of the old world, <br>
* [[Keith Smith (basketball)|Keith Smith]] - graduated 1982, retired professional [[basketball]] player.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/smithke03.html|title= Keith Smith |publisher=Basketball-Reference.Com|access-date= November 26, 2012}}</ref>
You've risen strong and true. <br>
* [[Walter Thurmond]] - graduated 2005, National Football League defensive back, Super Bowl XLVIII winner
So together as Bulldogs <br>
* [[Bill Stoneman]] - graduated 1962, major league pitcher, general manager of Los Angeles Angels
We fight to be free. <br>
* [[Derek Tennell]] - graduated 1982, retired NFL football player, Super Bowl XXVII winner
And for West Covina, <br>
* [[Steve Myer]] - graduated 1972, retired NFL football player
Maroon and Gold, <br>
* [[Emily Rios]] - graduated 2007, actress
Will project us onto victory! <br>
* [[Sidney Jones (American football)|Sidney Jones]] - graduated 2014, NFL football player for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], [[Super Bowl LII]] winner
Alma Mater, hear our love for you.
* [[Christian Yeung]] - graduated 2005, basketball player and actor
<blockquote>''-Dr. Louis Sergio''</blockquote>


==Fight Song==
==References==
{{reflist}}
Go West Covina, let's fight on <br>
We're going to fight <br>
With all out might - To win! <br>
Maroon and Gold, <br>
Fight on to victory <br>
And show our Bulldog pride again!


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.wcdhs.net/ West Covina High School website]
* [http://www.wchs-wcusd-ca.schoolloop.com/ Official website]

* [http://www.thezonelive.com/zone/public/6/schoolHome.asp?i=15999 The Zone - West Covina High School website]
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* [http://www.wcusd.k12.ca.us/ West Covina Unified School District website]

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[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1956]]

Latest revision as of 20:10, 24 September 2024

West Covina High School
Address
Map
1609 East Cameron Avenue

West Covina
,
California

United States
Information
TypePublic Secondary
MottoHome of Scholars and Champions
Established1957
School districtWest Covina Unified School District
PrincipalDr. Charles Park
Faculty88.81 (FTE)[1]
Grades09-12
Enrollment1,887 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio21.25[1]
Color(s)Maroon and gold    
AthleticsValle Vista League
MascotThe Bulldogs
RivalSouth Hills High School
NewspaperInsight
YearbookAthenaeum
WebsiteWest Covina High School

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

History

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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

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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

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

  • Previous Leagues: Sierra, San Antonio, Hacienda

League Championships

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  • American Football: 1993, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2021
  • 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

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  • American Football: 2004, 2010, 2011
  • Wrestling: 2006, 2007, 2011,2023

State Championships

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

Yearly API

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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

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "West Covina High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "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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