Henry J. Kaiser High School Kaiser Cats |
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Fontana, California United States |
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Type | Public school |
Motto | "TOGETHER WE BUILD" |
Established | September 1998 |
School district | Fontana Unified School District |
Principal | Terry Abernathy |
Number of students | 2362 (2013) |
Color(s) | Green, Silver and Black |
Athletics conference |
CIF Southern Section Sunkist League |
Mascot | Kaiser Cats |
Rival | Summit High School |
Website | http://www.fusd.net/ |
Henry J. Kaiser High School is a small to medium-sized high school located at 11155 Almond Avenue in Fontana, California, with enrollment of 2362 in 2013. Kaiser High is one of five comprehensive high schools within Fontana Unified School District.
The school was established in 1998 under the supervision of Principal Bryan E. Malloy (deceased). As of 2016, the current principal is Terry Abernathy and the three assistant principals are Shauna Desouza, Marco Garcia, and James Logan PH.D. The director of the Associated student Body is Megan Eacret. The Athletic director for the school is Sean O'Connor. Kaiser High School has been experimenting recently with small learning communities.
The school is named after renowned American industrialist Henry J. Kaiser, who founded the famous Kaiser Steel Mill, which helped to revolutionize the city of Fontana.
As of 2013, the student population was 84.5% Hispanic, 5.1% White/Non-Hispanic, 6.8% of African American, 1.4% Asian, 1.1% Filipino, .3% American Indian or Alaskan Native, .3% Pacific Islander, and .5% other or not specified ethnic backgrounds.
The school motto is: "Together we will build a Kaiser High School community in which all students have every opportunity to progress academically, physically, and ethically in a caring, safe, and challenging environment." The motto is also featured on the school logo. Kaiser is 1 rock on
Kaiser High School is known for its successful football program under coach Dick Bruich. Under his supervision, he led Kaiser Football to one state championship, two CIF championships, one CIF runner-up award, two CIF semi-final appearances, eight Sunkist League titles, and eight consecutive playoff berths, before retiring in 2009.
A number of successful athletes have emerged from the Kaiser football program, including David Popescu, the first Kaiser athlete to gain ALL-State honors playing football (2001), Larry Hammett making CIF player of the year (2001), Rick Potter and Oscar Ramirez making 2nd Team ALL Inland Valley and All C.I.F honors (2001). In 2006 Lonyae Miller was a standout on the team, chosen as All-CIF Southern Section at running back and named the Sunkist League Offensive MVP. Miller later attended Fresno State and is now a professional player in the NFL.