Villa Park High School
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Villa Park High School is a suburban public high school
in Villa Park
, California
. The school was built in 1964 and is one of four comprehensive high schools in the Orange Unified School District
. The campus serves students residing in Villa Park and portions of the cities of Orange
and Anaheim
.
Current enrollment (September, 2008) is 2,453 students. The ethnic breakdown of the student population is 12% Asian
, 22% Hispanic
, 3% African American
and 54% white
(non Hispanic). The professional staff includes 91 teacher
s, six counselors
, a library media specialist, a career advisor, an activities director, and three administrators. A dedicated classified staff also supports the school program.
The principal is Ed Howard. The school Academic Performance Index (API) for the 2007–08 school year was 802, a thirteen point increase over the previous year.
The regular school day begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 2:46 PM. A small number of earlier classes are available for students who want to begin and finish their school day earlier. These "zero period" classes meet from 6:55—7:55 A.M.
Rival schools include Canyon High School
in nearby Anaheim Hills.
n and its colors are columbia blue, silver, and black. Students at Villa Park High School compete in the following sports:
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Villa Park
Villa Park, California
Villa Park is a city in northern Orange County, California, near and surrounded by the City of Orange, and close to Anaheim Hills, that incorporated in 1962. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 5,812, down from 5,999 at the 2000 census, achieving the status of the smallest city in...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. The school was built in 1964 and is one of four comprehensive high schools in the Orange Unified School District
Orange Unified School District
Orange Unified School District is a public school district headquartered in Orange, California.Orange USD serves the cities of Orange and Villa Park, the unincorporated land of Silverado, and parts of Anaheim, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, and an unpopulated area of Yorba Linda...
. The campus serves students residing in Villa Park and portions of the cities of Orange
Orange, California
Southern California is well-known for year-round pleasant weather: - On average, the warmest month is August. - The highest recorded temperature was in 1985. - On average, the coolest month is December. - The lowest recorded temperature was in 1950...
and Anaheim
Anaheim, California
Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was about 365,463, making it the most populated city in Orange County, the 10th most-populated city in California, and ranked 54th in the United States...
.
Current enrollment (September, 2008) is 2,453 students. The ethnic breakdown of the student population is 12% Asian
Asian people
Asian people or Asiatic people is a term with multiple meanings that refers to people who descend from a portion of Asia's population.- Central Asia :...
, 22% Hispanic
Hispanic
Hispanic is a term that originally denoted a relationship to Hispania, which is to say the Iberian Peninsula: Andorra, Gibraltar, Portugal and Spain. During the Modern Era, Hispanic sometimes takes on a more limited meaning, particularly in the United States, where the term means a person of ...
, 3% African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
and 54% white
White people
White people is a term which usually refers to human beings characterized, at least in part, by the light pigmentation of their skin...
(non Hispanic). The professional staff includes 91 teacher
Teacher
A teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students . The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional...
s, six counselors
School counselor
A school counselor is a counselor and an educator who works in elementary, middle, and high schools to provide academic, career, college access, and personal/social competencies to K-12 students...
, a library media specialist, a career advisor, an activities director, and three administrators. A dedicated classified staff also supports the school program.
The principal is Ed Howard. The school Academic Performance Index (API) for the 2007–08 school year was 802, a thirteen point increase over the previous year.
The regular school day begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 2:46 PM. A small number of earlier classes are available for students who want to begin and finish their school day earlier. These "zero period" classes meet from 6:55—7:55 A.M.
Rival schools include Canyon High School
Canyon High School (Anaheim, California)
Canyon High School is a traditional four-year high school located in the Anaheim Hills community in the city of Anaheim, California and is an International Baccalaureate school. It is located on of land on Imperial Highway between the cross streets of Santa Ana Canyon Road and Nohl Ranch Road, and...
in nearby Anaheim Hills.
Athletics
The school mascot is a SpartaSparta
Sparta or Lacedaemon, was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece, situated on the banks of the River Eurotas in Laconia, in south-eastern Peloponnese. It emerged as a political entity around the 10th century BC, when the invading Dorians subjugated the local, non-Dorian population. From c...
n and its colors are columbia blue, silver, and black. Students at Villa Park High School compete in the following sports:
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- girls Basketball
- Cross Country
- Girls Football
- Football (Century League Champs 2010)
- Golf (CIF Champs in 2009/2010)
- Hockey
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo (Century League CHAMPS 2009)
- Advanced Dance
- Cheerleading
- Marching Band
Notable alumni
- Aaron BooneAaron BooneAaron John Boone is a former Major League Baseball infielder whose famous home run off Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield won the 2003 American League Championship Series for the New York Yankees. He played for the Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Florida Marlins, Washington...
– Former MLB Infielder, ESPN Baseball Tonight Analyst - Eric ChenowithEric ChenowithEric Chenowith is an American basketball player.As a high school player, he was selected to the McDonald's All-American Team in 1997. He played collegiately for University of Kansas, and was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 2nd round of the 2001 NBA Draft.He was under contract with the...
– (Basketball player) University of Kansas, and NBA. - Kevin CostnerKevin CostnerKevin Michael Costner is an American actor, singer, musician, producer, director, and businessman. He has been nominated for three BAFTA Awards, won two Academy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. Costner's roles include Lt. John J...
– Actor - Robbie MartinRobbie MartinRobbie Lance Martin is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League. Martin was drafted out of California Polytechnic State University by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 1981 NFL Draft. He played for the Detroit Lions from 1981–1984 and the...
– NFL Football Player, Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts - Pat McInallyPat McInallyJohn Patrick "Pat" McInally , is a former punter and wide receiver for the National Football League's Cincinnati Bengals from 1976 to 1985.-Early career:...
– All-Pro NFL punter, Cincinnati Bengals - Paul MoyerPaul Moyer (American football)Paul Moyer is a former professional American football player who played safety for seven seasons for the Seattle Seahawks. Coached Seattle Seahawks Secondary 1990-1994. Led team in Interceptions with six in 1988. Played in 98 games Starting 30....
– Professional Football Player, Seattle Seahawks - Susie Rasinski – U.S. Ambassador to Austria
- Mark TrumboMark TrumboMark Daniel Trumbo is a Major League Baseball infielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.-Career:He played high school baseball at Villa Park High School, and graduated in 2004....
- Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - Monte ScheinblumMonte ScheinblumMonte Scheinblum is an American professional golfer, and the son of former Major League Baseball All Star outfielder Richie Scheinblum. While he competed on the Nike Tour, he became known especially for his long driving, where success is achieved by a golfer hitting a golf ball the farthest...
, 1992 U.S. National and World Long Driving Champion. - Lauren Hlywa