Agoura High School
Agoura High School | |
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Agoura High School | |
Address | |
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 | Stephanie McClay |
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.[2][3]
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 more than 50 activities and clubs for community service, politics, religion, sports, academics, fashion, and dance.
Curriculum
In 2009, Agoura High School introduced the International Baccalaureate program to its curriculum.[4]
Awards
In Newsweek's ranking of the best high schools in the United States, Agoura High School ranked 1173,[1] 1008,[5] 900[6] and 744[7] in the 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2003 polls, respectively.
Notable alumni
- Rob Bourdon, founder of Linkin Park
- Johnathan Cabral, track athlete[8]
- Adrianna Costa, television personality[9]
- Jensen Daggett, actor (known as Jennifer Daggett when she attended)[10]
- Tara Davis, track athlete
- Brad Delson (born 1977), musician and record producer, lead guitarist and founding member of the rock band Linkin Park[11]
- Kerry Ehrin, screenwriter and producer
- Chelsey Goldberg (born 1993), ice hockey player[12]
- Heather Graham, actress[13]
- A.J. Holmes, Broadway actor[14]
- Deena Kastor (born 1973), runner; American record holder for marathon and half marathon.
- Hayley Kiyoko, actress/musician[15]
- Jonathan Lipnicki, actor[16][17]
- Clay Matthews III, NFL player for the Green Bay Packers
- Olivia Olson, young actress voice of Marceline on Adventure Time
- Mike Shinoda, founder of Linkin Park[11]
- Dave Siegler (born 1961), professional tennis player[18]
- Shane Stanley, film producer/director[19]
- Todd Steussie, NFL player for the Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and St. Louis Rams
- Robert Stock (born 1989), MLB baseball player[20]
References
- 1 2 "America's Top Public High Schools – 2007 List". Archived from the original on November 17, 2007. Retrieved June 13, 2007.
- ↑ "Directory". CIF Southern Section. 2017.
- ↑ "Agoura girls water polo closes the book on Marmonte League dynasty". Daily News. 2018-02-06. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
- ↑ "Agoura High School". International Baccalaureate®. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Potkey, Rhiannon. "Agoura High graduate Cabral ready for Olympic debut with Canada". Ventura County Star. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ↑ The Acorn [Agoura Hills, CA](Dec. 22, 2005): "Agoura High Alumna Gets her Big Break", by Avi Rutschman
- ↑ "EpisodeWorld – Jensen Daggett – Notes/Trivia". Retrieved December 5, 2007.
- 1 2 "Hoobastank". Hotstar. Pollstar. August 12, 2002. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Women's Hockey Life". www.womenshockeylife.com. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
- ↑ "Heather Graham: Actress". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtsZkMidMRo
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Kilday, Gregg. "Jonathan Lipnicki walks to 'Other Side'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ↑ "'Jerry Maguire' kid shares his story in Westlake Village". Ventura County Star. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
- ↑ Stoda, Greg (May 5, 1979). "Valedictorian graduates to big time". Star-News. p. 1C. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
- ↑ "16-year preseason for 'Gridiron Gang'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
- ↑ "Good From Both Sides of the Plate - latimes". Articles.latimes.com. February 19, 2006. Retrieved January 20, 2018.