Chula Vista High School (CVHS) is a public high school located in Chula Vista, California. Founded in 1947, it is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.
History
Chula Vista first opened in the summer of 1947, operating out of a temporary campus in Brown Field Municipal Airport with an estimated student enrollment of 650. By 1949, the student body had grown to just over 900 students between grades 10, 11, and 12; a new school at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and K Street was under construction. A 2006 referendum enabled existing facilities on Fourth Street to become more environmentally friendly; a new performing arts center was also built as a result.
In November 2023, San Diego County leaders recently honored the 25 'Most Remarkable Teens,' with Chris Moya from Chula Vista High recognized for LGBTQ+ activism. Chris founded the Genders and Sexualities Club and the Chula Closet Club at their school, creating safe spaces for peers.
In January 2024, Sweetwater Union High School District launched a voter registration campaign targeting high school students. The effort, led by Student Board Representative Izayah Ringfield and Trustee Marti Emerald, this initiative aims to visit all district high schools and adult education centers by May. The campaign offers eligible students the opportunity to register or pre-register to vote, with assistance from the League of Women Voters and the county registrar.
Athletics The school's athletic teams are nicknamed the Spartans and competes in the Metropolitan – Mesa League under the South Bay League of the CIF San Diego Section.
Notable alumni + Name Grad Class Category Best Known For Billy Casper 1950 Professional Golfer Golf achievements, U.S. Open winner Tim Danielson 1966 Athlete American middle-distance runner, Sports Illustrated recognition. Convicted murder J. Michael Straczynski 1972 Writer/Producer Creator of "Babylon 5" and other iconic worksRobert Alan Lopez1977MusicAmerican singer-songwriter and musician, better known by his stage name El Vez. Charisma Carpenter 1988 Actress "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel" roles Donnie Edwards 1991 Football Player NFL career Grey DeLisle 1991 Voice Actress Voice acting in animated TV series Mario Lopez 1991 Actor/TV Host "Saved by the Bell," Entertainment hosting Lee Kohse 1992 Artist Comic book artistry, creator of notable works Mary Castillo 1992 Author Author of mystery novels Ty Wigginton 1995 Baseball Player MLB career, All-Star appearanceWalter Emanuel Jones 1988Actor Known best for playing the Black Power Ranger in the original series among other works. Timothy Muris 1967 Lawyer Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission Ray Schmautz 1961 Football Player NFL career
Notable staff Drew Westling
References
External links
Chula Vista Master School Index The Chula Vista School for the Creative and Performing Arts