Ruben S. Ayala High School
| Ruben S. Ayala High School | |
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| Address | |
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14255 Peyton Avenue Chino Hills, California, 91709 United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°59′40″N 117°43′51″W / 33.99444°N 117.73083°WCoordinates: 33°59′40″N 117°43′51″W / 33.99444°N 117.73083°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, high school |
| Motto |
Home of the Bulldogs Dare to be G.R.E.A.T |
| Established | 1990 |
| School district | Chino Valley Unified School District |
| NCES District ID | 0608460[1] |
| NCES School ID | 060846009757[2] |
| Principal | Diana Yarboi |
| Teaching staff | 94.40 FTE[2] (2009–2010) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,500[3][4] (2011–2012) |
| • Grade 9 | 639 |
| • Grade 10 | 623 |
| • Grade 11 | 611 |
| • Grade 12 | 626 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 26.25[2] (2009–2010) |
| Hours in school day |
6 hours 47 minutes (Tuesday-Friday) 5 hours 57 minutes (Monday) |
| Campus size | 46 acres (19 ha) |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Red, Black, and Silver |
| Athletics | Football, Cross Country, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Golf, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, Swimming, Track and Field, Softball |
| Mascot | Bulldogs |
| Rivals | Chino Hills High School & Diamond Bar High School |
| Average SAT scores (2010–2011) |
Critical Reading Average: 509 Math Average: 535 Writing Average: 507[5] |
| Average ACT scores (2010–2011) | 23.82[6] |
| Newspaper | Bulldog Times |
| Yearbook | The Outlook |
| Feeder to | Canyon Hills Junior High School |
| Website | Ayala High School |
Senator Ruben S. Ayala Senior High School, often abbreviated as Ayala High School and AHS, is located in Chino Hills, California and is one of the four comprehensive high schools in the Chino Valley Unified School District. The school was established in 1990 and named after California state senator Ruben S. Ayala.[7] It received the 2011 California Distinguished School award.[8]
Academics
- The 17 AP classes offered for the 2014–15 year are:[9]
- AP Biology
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus BC
- AP Chemistry
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- AP English Language
- AP English Literature
- AP French Language
- AP Macroeconomics/AP Microeconomics
- AP Music Theory
- AP Physics B
- AP Psychology
- AP Spanish Language
- AP Spanish Literature
- AP Studio Art
- AP US Government and Politics
- AP US History
- The languages offered at Ayala are American Sign Language, Chinese, German, French, and Spanish.
Test Scores
Of the 500 AP exams given out to 300 students in the 2010–2011 school year, 2.20% scored 3 or above.[10]
The following table lists the percent of students who scored Proficient or above on their STAR Test.
| Year | English | Mathematics | Science | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005[11] | 60.08% | 44.89% | 33.77% | 40.37% |
| 2005–2006[12] | 58.4% | 40.14% | 42.1% | 38.9% |
| 2006–2007[13] | 62.7% | 40.5% | 45.7% | 45.9% |
| 2007–2008[14] | 63.8% | 37.1% | 50.8% | 47.8% |
| 2008–2009[15] | 66.5% | 40.1% | 54.0% | 48.8% |
| 2009–2010[16] | 70.2% | 46.4% | 55.1% | 54.6% |
| 2010–2011[17] | 70.9% | 46.8% | 73.3% | 56.2% |
| 2011–2012[18] | 74.5% | 49.2% | 72.6% | 56.6% |
The following are the percentage of those who passed the CAHSEE test in their 10th Grade:
| Year | English[19] | Mathematics[20] |
|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005 | 93% | 92% |
| 2005–2006 | 95% | 94% |
| 2006–2007 | 95% | 92% |
| 2007–2008 | 93% | 94% |
| 2008–2009 | 95% | 95% |
| 2009–2010 | 94% | 96% |
| 2010–2011 | 95% | 94% |
| 2011–2012[21] | 95% | 93% |
Ayala's API score in the 2011–2012 school year was 845, 13 points up from the year before (2010–2011).[22]
The graduation rate for this school in the 2010–2011 school year is 98.3%.[4]
Various information
Ayala High School Campus
- Ayala High School was ranked 1,183rd in the nation in 2006 by Newsweek Magazine.[23]
- In the Freeway Complex Fire, Ayala was used as an evacuation site for the City of Chino Hills and Carbon Canyon.
- Ayala High School's Vocal Ensemble performs regularly at state competitions and festivals. They also tour along with Women's Ensemble and Men's Ensemble each year to various parts of the country.
- The class of 2009 broke a world record for longest penny trail. The money was then given to charity on behalf of the class.
- Ayala was home to a SkillsUSA chapter. The last engineering/architecture teacher, Mr. Trent Munsey, retired after the 2009–2010 school year. Ayala also participated in the Solar Cup, a competition in which schools build a solar-powered boat from scratch.
- In the 2010 SkillsUSA California State Conference, 9 students received gold medals, 7 students received silver medals, and 1 student received a bronze medal.[24]
- In April 2010, Ayala's USB Leadership Program received the California Association of Student Leaders Outstanding Activities Program Award.[25]
- Ayala High School has received the 2011 California Distinguished School award.[8]
Drama
Drama has 10–12 productions per year. There are 3 main stage shows: Fall Drama, Comedy, and Musical. There are also 3 shows produced by the Advanced Arts classes. There are also at least 3 shows produced by the Beginning Theater Arts Classes. Finally, there is one production and performance by the highest level class.
| Year | Production and Performance Showcase | Mainstage Musicals | Mainstage Productions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 | Is there a Comic in the House? | Flowers for Algernon | |
| 2003–2004 | The Miracle Worker | Bye Bye Birdie | The Legend of Sleepy Hollow |
| 2004–2005 | Undercover Romance | My Fair Lady | Stage Door |
| 2005–2006 | To Kill a Mockingbird | South Pacific | Our Town |
| 2006–2007 | The Plot, like Gravy, Thickens | OKLAHOMA! | Playing for Time |
| 2007–2008 | Parlor Games | West Side Story | Ladies of the Jury |
| 2008–2009 | Ladies of the Jury | The Music Man | Speak |
| 2009–2010 | It Was a Dark & Stormy Night | Hello, Dolly! | Inherit the Wind |
| 2010–2011 | The Sound of Music | The Crucible The Family Nobody Wanted |
Band and colorguard
| Ayala High School Band and Colorguard | |
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Ayala Band and Colorguard 2010–2011 | |
| High School | Ayala High School |
| Director of the band | Mr. Mark Stone |
| How many people make up the band | 210 (Band and Colorguard) |
| Description of the Uniform |
Red and Black (Band) Purple and Black (Colorguard 2010–2011) |
| Official Website | Band and Colorguard Percussion |
- The Ayala Band and Colorguard (BAC) is nationally recognized as a consistent top performing group. In recent years, they have attended competitions such as the Western Band Association field tournaments and Championships as well as several Bands of America regionals, and the largest marching band competition: Bands of America: Grand Nationals.
- Ayala BAC took 3rd place in the 2008 WBA Championships at Pleasant Hills, CA.[26]
- Ayala BAC took 2nd place in the 2009 WBA Championships at Fresno, CA.[27]
- In the 2010 BOA: Grand Nationals held at Indianapolis, Indiana, the Ayala BAC got to the semi-finals.[28]
- Ayala BAC took 1st place in the 2011 WBA Championships at Santa Barbara, CA.[29]
- Ayala BAC tied for 1st place with James Logan High School in the 5A class in the 2012 WBA Championships at Fresno, CA. They beat out James Logan High School for the WBA Grand Championships by a tie-breaking rule. James Logan lost the title to Ayala for the second year in a row after the 2011 WBA Championships at Santa Barbara, CA.[30][31]
- Ayala BAC was undefeated, winning first place at every field show they competed in during the 2012 season.
- The Ayala Marching Percussion Ensemble and Ayala Concert Percussion Ensemble are also nationwide recognized performing groups.
- Both groups were awarded gold medals in the 2010 WGI Championships held April 15–17, 2010 in Dayton, Ohio.[32]
- In the 2012 season, both (marching and concert) ensembles traveled to the Winter Guard International World Championships in Dayton, Ohio. The Ayala Marching Percussion Ensemble received bronze medals and Ayala Concert Percussion Ensemble received silver medals.
- In the 2013 season, both percussion ensembles were silver medalists at the Winter Guard International World Championships in Dayton, Ohio.
- The Ayala Winter Guard Ensembles (JV and Varsity) are also nationally recognized performing groups.
- The Varsity Guard was awarded 4th place in the 2009 WGI Championships held in Dayton, Ohio.[33]
- The following year, the 2010 JV Guard moved up two divisions in the WGASC circuit and up three divisions in the WGI circuit, and managed to win double gold medals in the 2010 WGASC championships. The Varsity team also won a bronze medal at the WGASC championships.[34]
- In the 2011 season the Varsity was awarded 1st place at a local WGI Regional and 2nd place at the WGI San Diego Western Power Regional, and at the end of the season, both guards (JV and Varsity) were awarded with silver medals at the 2011 WGASC Championships.
- During the 2012 season the Varsity received 3rd at the WGI Riverside Regional and 2nd at the WGI San Diego Western Power Regional, and traveled to the Winter Guard International Grand Championships in Dayton, Ohio and received 11th place in Open Class Finals.
- The 2012 Varsity was also awarded the silver medal in the 2012 WGASC Championships.
- In the 2012 season, the JV won gold in the 2012 WGASC Championships.
- In 2013, the marching band was a Bands of America Grand National Finalist
- In the 2013 Bands of America Grand National Finals, Ayala placed 12th in the nation
Class sizes
The average class sizes for the 2010–2011 school year are:[4]
- English-Language Arts: 27.3
- Mathematics: 24.2
- Science: 30.2
- History-Social Science: 34.7
Enrollment trends
Enrollment at Ayala High School started out at around 1,000 freshmen and sophomores [35] in 1991 and grew to 3,696 students before Chino Hills High School opened in 2001. After that, enrollment dropped to around 2,400 students, with a graduating class of about 600 students each year.[36]
Sports
- Ruben S. Ayala High School is a member of the California Interscholastic Federation Sierra League in the Southern Section (CIF-SS), school will now compete in the Baseline League starting in the 2014-15 school year.
- The campus has a swimming pool, 6 tennis courts, an indoor gym, pitching cages, 2 baseball fields, a weight room, and a stadium.
- A documentary has been made about the 2010–2011 Ayala Wrestling Team.
- In June 2011, varsity football coach Tom Inglima, who was named Inland Valley's Coach of the Year in 2007, was transferred to Chino High School.[37][38]
- The table below lists the years a sport has made Sierra League, CIF-Southern Section (CIF-SS), and CIF (State). For CIF-SS and CIF, unless otherwise noted, the sport has won that level in that year.
| Sport | Sierra League (Champions) | CIF-SS | CIF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys' Football | 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2008 | 1994 (2nd), 1996 (2nd), 1997 (2nd) | none |
| Boys' Cross Country | 1992, 1993, 1994, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2011, 2012 | 1992, 2007 (4th), 2008 (7th), 2009 (13th), 2010 (8th), 2011 (4th), 2012 (4th) | 1992 (3rd), 2007 (4th), 2008 (7th), 2011 (8th), 2012 (7th) |
| Girls' Cross Country | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011 | 1995 (2nd), 1996 (2nd), 2006 (3rd), 2010(6th), 2011 (15th), | 1996 (3rd), 2006 (3rd), 2010(6th) |
| Girls' Volleyball | 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | 1997 (Qtr), 2001 (Qtr), 2003 (Qtr), 2004 (SF), 2006 (SF), 2007 (SF) | none |
| Girls' Soccer | 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2010 | 1995 | none |
| Boys' Soccer | 1995, 1997 | none | none |
| Boys' Track | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002 | none | none |
| Girls' Track | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010 | none | none |
| Boys' Swim | 1997, 1998 | none | none |
| Girls' Swim | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2007, 2011 | none | none |
| Boys' Water Polo | 1994, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | 1995 (2nd), 1996 (2nd), 2003, 2007 (SF) | 2003 |
| Girls' Water Polo | 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | 2005 (2nd), 2006, 2007 (2nd), 2008 (2nd) | none |
| Boys' Basketball | 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 | 2000 (2nd), 2005 (SF) | none |
| Girls' Basketball | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | 1998 (SF), 2000 (SF), 2002 (SF), 2006 (SF), 2007, 2008 (2nd), 2009 (SF), 2010 (SF) | none |
| Boys' Tennis | 2003, 2006 | 2006 (SF) | none |
| Girls' Tennis | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2006 | none | none |
| Baseball | 1995, 1997 | none | none |
| Softball | 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010 | 2010 | none |
| Boys' Golf | 1996, 2014 | none | none |
| Girls' Golf | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 2006 (2nd) (Eastern Division), 2007 | none |
| Wrestling | 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 | 1997 (3rd), 1999 (2nd), 2001 (2nd), 2002 (2nd), 2003 (2nd), 2004 (2nd), 2005 (2nd) | none |
Legend: Qtr – Quarterfinals, SF – Semifinals
Notable alumni
- Michael Aranda- vlogger, musician, and professional online video producer originally from California. As of September 2013, his main YouTube channel has over 240,000 subscribers and more than 9.7 million total video views.
- A Static Lullaby- Post-Hardcore band from Chino Hills, CA.
- K. C. Asiodu – National Football League player for the New Orleans Saints[39]
- Jeff Bajenaru - former MLB baseball pitcher[40]
- Karen Bardsley – Goalkeeper for England women's national football team[41]
- Matt Frazier – Drummer for the Local Natives
- Mike Randolph – Professional soccer player who formerly played for the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer.[42]
- Marquise Wilson – Actor – Hanging' with Mr Cooper
References
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Chino Valley Unified". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 18, 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Ruben S. Ayala High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 18, 2011.
- ↑ "Ayala High School Enrollment by Grade for 2011–2012". April 19, 2012. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "School Accountability Report Card for Ayala High School 2010–2011" (PDF). January 31, 2012. pp. 3, 5. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
- ↑ "SAT Report for Ayala High School". August 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
- ↑ "ACT Report for Ayala High School". August 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
- ↑ "Former State Senator Ruben Ayala dies, Ayala's district included Fontana". Fontana Herald News. 2012-01-07. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "2011 Distinguished Middle and High Schools.". April 12, 2011.
- ↑ "Advanced Placement at Ayala High School". Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Advanced Placement Exam Results for Ayala High School". August 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
- ↑ "2005 Chino Valley Unified District STAR Test Results" (ZIP/CSV). California Department of Education. January 25, 2006. Retrieved February 7, 2011.
- ↑ "2006 Chino Valley Unified District STAR Test Results" (ZIP/CSV). California Department of Education. September 22, 2006. Retrieved February 7, 2011.
- ↑ "STAR 2007 CST Summary – Ruben S Ayala High School". California Department of Education. August 8, 2007. Retrieved August 31, 2011.
- ↑ "STAR 2008 CST Summary – Ruben S Ayala High School". California Department of Education. August 14, 2008. Retrieved August 31, 2011.
- ↑ "STAR 2009 CST Summary – Ruben S Ayala High School". California Department of Education. January 14, 2010. Retrieved August 31, 2011.
- ↑ "STAR 2010 CST Summary – Ruben S Ayala High School". California Department of Education. January 6, 2011. Retrieved August 31, 2011.
- ↑ "STAR 2011 CST Summary – Ruben S Ayala High School". California Department of Education. August 10, 2011. Retrieved July 11, 2012.
- ↑ "STAR 2012 CST Summary – Ruben S Ayala High School". California Department of Education. August 31, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
- ↑ "Schooldigger's profile for Ayala High School's CAHSEE Test Results English". Retrieved August 26, 2011.
- ↑ "Schooldigger's profile for Ayala High School's CAHSEE Test Results Mathematics". Retrieved August 26, 2011.
- ↑ "Ayala High School CAHSEE Results for 2011–2012 school year.". California Department of Education. May 26, 2012. Retrieved July 11, 2012.
- ↑ "Ayala Growth API score for 2011–2012 school year.". California Department of Education. October 11, 2012. Retrieved October 13, 2012.
- ↑ "Ayala High School 2006 Newsweek Ranking". Retrieved December 18, 2010.
- ↑ "2010 SkilsUSA California State Conference Award Winners." (XLS). May 4, 2010.
- ↑ "CASL Conference 2010 Newsletter.". May 10, 2010. p. 2.
- ↑ "2008 WBA Class 4/5A Championship Results". November 22, 2008. Retrieved March 11, 2011.
- ↑ "2009 WBA Class Championships 4/5A Results". November 21, 2009. Retrieved March 11, 2011.
- ↑ "BOA Grand National Championships". Retrieved December 28, 2010.
- ↑ "2011 Combined Grand Championships Results". Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ↑ "2012 WBA Class Championships 4/5A Results". November 18, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
- ↑ "Ayala Band wins state title". Champion Newspapers. November 24, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
- ↑ "WGI.org Percussion Scholastic World Finals Review". Winter Guard International. April 26, 2010. Retrieved December 28, 2010.
- ↑ "2009 WGI Percussion Championships Scores". Winter Guard International. Retrieved December 28, 2010.
- ↑ "2010 WGASC Scores from Championships at Rancho Cucamonga H.S." (PDF). Winter Guard Association of Southern California. April 18, 2010. p. 1. Retrieved December 28, 2010.
- ↑ http://www.schooldigger.com/go/CA/schools/0846009757/school.aspx
- ↑ "Schooldigger's profile for Ayala High School". Retrieved December 18, 2010.
- ↑ "Inglima removed as Ayala HS football coach". Champion Newspapers. June 25, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ↑ "Ayala football coach Inglima removed, transferred to Chino". Prep Sports Bulletin. June 27, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ↑ Guiremand, Steve (February 4, 2004). "Rebels pick up local RB Peeples". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
- ↑ "Jeff Bajenaru Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
- ↑ "Bardsley shining for Great Britain". Chino Champion. August 4, 2012. Retrieved August 23, 2014. (subscription required (help)).
- ↑ "Former Ayala High soccer player dies in crash". Chino Champion. January 18, 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
External links
- Official website
- Ayala Choir
- Ayala Band and Colorguard
- Ayala Percussion
- Sports (Those with dedicated websites)