Agoura High School
| Agoura High School | |
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Agoura High School | |
| Address | |
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28545 West Driver Avenue Agoura Hills, California, 91301 United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°9′1″N 118°44′55″W / 34.15028°N 118.74861°WCoordinates: 34°9′1″N 118°44′55″W / 34.15028°N 118.74861°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1965 |
| School district | Las Virgenes Unified School District |
| Principal | Brian Mercer |
| Teaching staff | 88 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2179 (2014) |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Athletics | CIF Southern Section, Marmonte League |
| Nickname | Chargers |
| Accreditation | WASC (2002–2008) |
| National ranking | 1173 |
| SAT I average | 1730 (out of 2400) |
| Newspaper | The Charger |
| Yearbook | The Quixotian |
| Website | School website |
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Agoura High School is a public high school in Agoura Hills, California, United States. It is the largest high school in the Las Virgenes Unified School District.
Athletics and activities
Agoura High competes in the Marmonte League of the CIF Southern Section.
Agoura High School has a music program that consists of two orchestras, three wind ensembles, three jazz bands, two choirs, and a marching band and a choir, and more than 50 activities and clubs for community service, politics, religion, sports, academics, fashion, and dance.
Curriculum
In 2010, Agoura High School introduced the International Baccalaureate program to its curriculum.
Awards
In Newsweek's ranking of the best high schools in the United States, Agoura High School ranked 1173,[1] 1008,[2] 900[3] and 744[4] in the 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2003 polls, respectively.
Notable alumni
- Jensen Daggett, actor (known as Jennifer Daggett when she attended)[5]
- Heather Graham, actress
- Members of the band Hoobastank[6]
- Deena Kastor, runner, and American record holder for marathon and half marathon.
- Hayley Kiyoko, actress/musician[7]
- Clay Matthews III, NFL player for the Green Bay Packers
- Olivia Olson, young actress voice of Marceline on Adventure Time
- Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson, founders of Linkin Park[6]
- Todd Steussie, NFL player for the Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers, and St. Louis Rams
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "America's Top Public High Schools – 2007 List". Archived from the original on November 17, 2007. Retrieved June 13, 2007.
- ↑ "America's Top Public High Schools – 2006 List". Archived from the original on November 17, 2007. Retrieved June 13, 2007.
- ↑ "America's Top Public High Schools – 2005 List". Archived from the original on November 16, 2007. Retrieved June 13, 2007.
- ↑ "America's Top Public High Schools – 2003 List". Archived from the original on November 16, 2007. Retrieved June 13, 2007.
- ↑ "EpisodeWorld – Jensen Daggett – Notes/Trivia". Retrieved December 5, 2007.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Hoobastank". Hotstar. Pollstar. August 12, 2002. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
- ↑ Lindell, Karen (February 16, 2010). "Ever since she joined the Stunners, Westlake Village's Hayley Kiyoko is having the ride of her life » Ventura County Star". Ventura County Star. Retrieved April 27, 2011.