Castaic High School

Castaic High School
Address
Map
31757 Valley Creek Road

Castaic
,
California
91384

United States
Coordinates34°29′38″N 118°39′13″W / 34.4939°N 118.6535°W / 34.4939; -118.6535
Information
TypePublic comprehensive high school
EstablishedAugust 13, 2019; 5 years ago (August 13, 2019)
PrincipalVince Ferry
Grades9 - 12
Enrollment1,026 (2021-22)[1]
CampusSuburban
Color(s)  Charcoal
  White
  Burnt orange
Athletics conferenceCIF Southern Section
Foothill League
NicknameCoyotes
NewspaperThe Daily Howl
Websitewww.castaichighschool.org

Castaic High School (CHS) is a high school in the unincorporated community of Castaic, California, in the Santa Clarita Valley. It is part of the William S. Hart Union High School District. The school officially opened on August 13, 2019.

History

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On March 28, 2018, the William S. Hart Union High School District named Melanie Hagman as the first principal of Castaic High School, its newest campus.[2]

The district announced on October 10, 2018 that the school's new mascot would be the coyote and the colors would be charcoal gray, white, and burnt orange. Input was solicited from community stakeholders, including students from Castaic Middle School who would attend CHS.[3]

Castaic High School opened its doors on August 13, 2019, to a freshman class of 325 students. The school has a capacity of 2,600.[4]

On July 18, 2022, Superintendent Mike Kuhlman announced that Vince Ferry, former principal of Rio Norte Junior High School and Saugus High School, would be taking over as principal.[5]

Academics

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The Castaic High School campus hosts the iCAN Academy at Castaic High School, a middle college program operated by the Hart District in partnership with College of the Canyons (COC). The program consists of a rigorous curriculum that allows students to earn college credit all four years of high school. Unlike the district's other such program, Academy of the Canyons on the COC campus, iCAN students may participate in a full range of extracurricular activities including interscholastic athletics.[6]

Student demographics

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As of the 2021-22 school year, 1,026 students (freshmen, sophomores, and juniors) were enrolled at Castaic High School. Of those, 44.3% were Hispanic, 40.0% were non-Hispanic white, 7.7% were Asian American, and 3.2% were African American.[1] As of 2020-21, 203 students (27.7%) were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.[7]

Athletics

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Castaic High School athletic teams are nicknamed the Coyotes. The school competes in the Foothill League with its fellow Hart District schools.[8] The school fielded 17 teams in its first school year, all at the freshman level only.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Enrollment by Ethnicity - William S. Hart Union High (CA Dept of Education)". Retrieved 2021-09-25.
  2. ^ Cox, Christina (March 28, 2018). "Melanie Hagman named Castaic High School principal". The Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  3. ^ Dixson, Brennon (October 11, 2018). "Principal announces Castaic High School's colors, mascot". The Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  4. ^ Smith, Wyatt (August 13, 2019). "Castaic High School Opens Its Doors To Inaugural Class Of Freshmen". KHTS. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  5. ^ Kuhlman, Mike (18 July 2022). "Vince Ferry Named as the New Principal of Castaic High School". Hart District. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  6. ^ Lunetta, Caleb (February 15, 2019). "High School staff hold town hall meeting to answer questions". The Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  7. ^ "Castaic High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
  8. ^ a b Lovi, Dan (July 25, 2019). "Athletic programs prepare for first year at Castaic High School". The Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
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