Santa Paula High School

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Santa Paula High School
Location
404 North Sixth Street, Santa Paula, CA
Information
Principal Paul Marietti
Enrollment

1,650 students

Faculty 72
Type Public
Campus awesome
Mascot Joe Cardinal
Color(s) Red, White
Established 1891
Homepage

Santa Paula High School is one of two schools in the Santa Paula Union High School District. It is located in the beautiful Santa Clara Valley in Santa Paula, California. It is home of the Cardinals.

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[edit] History

Santa Paula High School was originally established in 1888 as a private academy, but grew into Santa Paula Union High School in 1891.[1]

[edit] Clubs and Activities

SPHS Is home to a number of extracurricular activities some of which include:

  • The SPHS Theater Team
  • The Cardinal Marching Band
  • Key Club
  • Knowledge Bowl
  • FFA
  • Mock Trial
  • S.E.S.P.E.A
  • Geography Bowl
  • MESA
  • National Honors Society
  • California Scholarship Federation
  • Interact

[edit] Upcoming Events

  • On Friday, May 23,

Yearbook Signing and Carnaval 4:00pm (Center Courts)

  • Monday, May 26, Memorial Day.(No Classes) :)
  • Wednesday, May 28, PTSA Meeting 7:00 (Cafeteria)
  • Thursday, May 29,

Senior Awards Night 6:30 (Auditorium)

  • Friday, May 30

Luau Dance 8:00 pm (Center Courts)

  • Tuesday, June 3-5(Finals Exam)
  • Thursday, June 5 2008 Graduation Ceremonies 6:30 pm (Jones Field)

[edit] Athletics

Santa Paula High School is home to many incredible athletes and is supervised by a multitude of dedicated coaches and volunteers.

  • Football
  • Wrestling
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
  • Softball
  • Golf
  • Mens and Womens Basketball
  • Tennis
  • Soccer

[edit] Trivia

The rivalry between Santa Paula High School and nearby Fillmore High School is believed to be the longest running football rivalry in the State of California.Yeah

[edit] Other Info

Recently, Santa Paula Union High School had an excellent improvement in their CAHSEE test scores in comparison to last year. Many teachers are proud to teach Santa Paula High students because they really learn the material. Also, STAR testing results were improved last year as well; though we are still to receive the test scores for this year...

[edit] References

  1. ^ About Us