Norwalk High School (California)
33°54′29″N 118°05′25″W / 33.90806°N 118.0902°W
Norwalk High School | |
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Address | |
11356 Leffingwell Road Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District | |
Principal | David Olea |
Grades | 9-12 |
Enrollment | 2,025 (2019-20)[2] |
Language | English |
Campus | Urban |
Color(s) | Purple, Gold and White [1] |
Mascot | Lancers |
Newspaper | The Voice |
Website | Norwalk High School website |
Norwalk High School is a high school in
History
The school was established in 1956. In the 2006–07 school year, the school celebrated its 50th anniversary. As of 2014–15, the average class size was 29.3 students.[3]
Curriculum
Norwalk High School follows the
The school offers various advanced courses such as AP courses, Early College Program, AVID, and many more. It is an examination center for the
Extracurricular activities
Norwalk High School has many clubs and activities for students. The following list should not be considered exhaustive: Associated Student Body, Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Choir/Sing Club, Bible Club, The Voice Newspaper, Yearbook Club, French Club, California Scholarship Federation, Key Club, Academic Decathlon, Shared Decision Making Council, Art Club, AVID Club, Millennium Club, Culinary Club, Dance Club, Debate Club, Film Club, Interact Club, MECHA Club, Spanish Club, Theatrics Club, Women Empowerment Club, Green Team, and First Aid Club. Students participate in these clubs, which might sometimes include a component of volunteer work.
Besides clubs, many students participate in athletics, which include Cross Country, Soccer, Football, Softball, Baseball, Tennis, Track and Field, Wrestling, Basketball and Volleyball.
Notable alumni
- Jim York (class of 1965) — pitcher for Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros, and New York Yankees
- Bob Kevoian (class of 1969) — radio host, The Bob & Tom Show
- Elijhaa Penny (class of 2011) — former fullback for the New York Giants
- Rashaad Penny (class of 2014) — running back for the Philadelphia Eagles
- Gene Taylor (class of 1970) — musician, acclaimed blues-rock and boogie-woogie pianist
- Chazz Barnhill (Class of 2014)—Quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals
References
- ^ "Maxpreps.com".
- ^ "Norwalk High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
- ^ "EdData - School Profile - Norwalk High".