West Ranch High School
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| West Ranch High School | |
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26255 Valencia Boulevard [2] , 91381 | |
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| Type | Public |
| Motto | "Relationships, Rigor, and Relevance." |
| Established | 2004 |
| Principal | Robert Vincent |
| Faculty | approx. 90 |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Number of students | 2,671 |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Wildcats |
| Newspaper | The Paw Print |
| Yearbook | "The Pride" |
| Website | WRHS |
West Ranch High School is a public high school in Valencia, California. Robert Vincent has been the school's principal since it opened in 2004. The school mascot is the Wildcat, and navy blue and gold are the school's official colors. The Paw Print is the school's official newspaper, and West Ranch TV is its official TV Network.
West Ranch High School is part of the William S. Hart High School District. During its first year of operation (2004-2005 school year), the school was located on the campus of Rancho Pico Junior High School, housing only 9th grade students and faculty. It has since moved to its own campus, housing students 9th through 12th grade. The class of 2008 was the first graduating class in the history of the high school.
West Ranch High School has been the filming site for several television shows and movies, including Heroes (TV series), The Unit, and the movie Stay Cool. [citation needed]
Fire
On October 22, 2007 the school was surrounded by the "Magic" fire. The fire did not get any closer than the gates and the hills bordering the school. The school was already closed that Monday due to the fire risk, however the school was closed for an extra day due to unhealthy air conditions. The school suffered smoke damage to the gym and other buildings.
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West Ranch High School with "Magic" Fire in distance.
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Flames near the West Ranch football field.
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Large helicopters tried to put out the blaze before it reached West Ranch.
References
- ^ Although West Ranch High School is often listed as being in Stevenson Ranch, the zip code 91381 specifically refers to the Newhall, Stevenson Ranch and Valencia.
- ^ Google map link
The 91381 area code is used by the following areas: Newhall, Stevenson Ranch, and Valencia.