Christopher High School | |
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Address | |
850 Day Road Gilroy, California United States |
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Information | |
Type | Public |
School district | Gilroy Unified School District |
Principal | Paul Winslow |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | approx. 1900 |
Color(s) | Gold, Teal, Black, White |
Athletics | -- Interscholastic Sports |
Mascot | Cougar |
Rivals |
San Benito High School (Hollister) Gilroy High School (Gilroy) |
Website | Christopher High School |
Coordinates: 37°2′14.49″N 121°36′6.1″W / 37.0373583°N 121.601694°W
Christopher High School is a co-educational public school in Gilroy, California. It is one of two public comprehensive high schools in the city and has an approximate enrollment of 1,900 students. It is a part of the Gilroy Unified School District.
The school is named for Don Christopher, owner of the Christopher Ranch, a local garlic farm, one of the largest employers in Gilroy. Christopher donated 10 acres of land and started an endowment for the school with an initial investment of $75,000.