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"CWHS" redirects here. For the high school in Canal Winchester, Ohio, see Canal Winchester High School.
Clovis West High School
Address
Map
1070 East Teague Avenue

Fresno
,
California
93720

United States
Coordinates36°51′39″N 119°45′51″W / 36.8608°N 119.7643°W / 36.8608; -119.7643
Information
TypePublic
Established1976
PrincipalJason James [1]
Enrollment2,089 (2022–23)[2]
Color(s)Cardinal,Gold,& White     
Athletics conferenceTRAC conference
MascotThe Golden Eagles
RivalClovis High School
NewspaperThe Vantage
YearbookThe Olympia
Feeder schoolsKastner Intermediate
Websitewww.cwhs.cusd.com

Clovis West High School (CWHS) is a co-educational, public high school part of the Clovis Unified School District in the well-established suburban community in northeast Fresno, California. It was founded in 1976, and has grades 9–12. Clovis West High School is ranked 206th within California. The student body makeup is 49 percent male and 51 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 67 percent, primarily Hispanic. Clovis West High School is one of five high schools in the Clovis Unified School District. It is a National Blue Ribbon School and a California Distinguished School.[3][4]

Academics

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State testing

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In 2010, Clovis West High School attained an API of 852, placing the school towards the top of the California state high schools. The average SAT score for 2010-2011 is 509 (verbal), 540 (mathematics), and 515 (writing). Current results for the school's scoring are maintained at the California Standardized Testing And Reporting (STAR) Program.[5]

Athletics

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Fall schedule

Winter schedule

  • Boy's Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman Basketball
  • Girl's Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman Basketball
  • Boy's Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman Soccer
  • Girl's Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman Soccer
  • Wrestling

Spring schedule

  • Boy's Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman Baseball
  • Boy's Varsity and Junior Varsity Golf
  • Girl's Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Boy's Varsity and Junior Varsity Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Boy's Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman Volleyball

Clovis West High School competes in the California Interscholastic Federation's (CIF) Central Section. The Clovis Olympic Swim Complex, located at Clovis West High School plays host to the CIF State Swim and Dive Championships.

Performing arts

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Winter Guard International

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Clovis West High School has a very successful percussion program in San Joaquin Valley Color Guard and Percussion Review (SJVCGPR) and Winter Guard International. Clovis West debuted its marching percussion program in the first-ever WGI Percussion competition in 1992.[8] Since then, Clovis West has focused on competing in its local circuit, winning several championships. In recent years, the program has expanded its reach and has participated in WGI competitions, where they have also achieved great success.

In the 2022 SJVCGPR season, Clovis West High School's percussion program received first place in every competition they participated in. This continued the program's tradition of excellence and cemented their status as one of the top percussion programs in the region. Clovis West's success has inspired and influenced many other programs in the area, and the program continues to be a source of pride for the school and its community.[9]

Student life

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Clovis West rivalry

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Clovis West High School harbors a strong sense of competitiveness with other schools within its district: Clovis North High School, Clovis East High School, Clovis High School, and Buchanan High School.

Notable Events

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 • During February of 2023 multiple threats were made to Clovis West High School. The first threat resulted in many armed police officers with rifles searching the school for a potential threat.[10]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Clovis West High School Web Site :: Staff". cusd.com. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Clovis West High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  3. ^ "Clovis West High School (Ranked Top 20% for 2024) - Fresno, CA". Public School Review. 2024-06-25. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  4. ^ "Overview of Clovis West High School". U.S. News. 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  5. ^ "California Standardized Testing And Reporting (STAR) Program". ca.gov. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  6. ^ "Performing Groups". Clovis West Area Instrumental Music. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  7. ^ "Choral Music". Clovis West High School. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  8. ^ "History". WGI. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  9. ^ "Clovis West Winter Percussion -". sjvcgpr.compsuite.io. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  10. ^ "Clovis West High School Threats -". Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  11. ^ Bentley, Rick (February 11, 2016). "Former Fresno resident Nadine Crocker gets 'Cabin Fever'". The Fresno Bee. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  12. ^ "Kevin Vs. Jason: How Britney's Boys Match Up". MTV News. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  13. ^ "Nebraska tabs true freshman as starting QB". ESPN.com. 2018-08-26. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
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