Westminster High School (Westminster, California)
| Westminster High School | |
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| Location | |
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14325 Goldenwest Street Westminster, California 92683 United States |
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| Coordinates | 33°45′14″N 118°00′28″W / 33.75397°N 118.00771°WCoordinates: 33°45′14″N 118°00′28″W / 33.75397°N 118.00771°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | September 10, 1959 |
| School district | Huntington Beach Union High School District |
| Principal | Joe Fraser |
| Faculty | 109 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 2647 |
| Color(s) | Red, black and white |
| Mascot | Leo, the British lion |
| Team name | Lions |
| Website | http://www.whslions.net |
Westminster High School is a public high school located in Westminster, California. It is part of the Huntington Beach Union High School District.
The school's name and traditions are derived from Westminster Abbey in London, England. The school colors of red, black and white are those of the Queen's Guard, and the school's mascot, Leo the lion, is a national animal of England.
The school opened on September 10, 1959 following population growth associated with the incorporation of Westminster in 1957. It covers approximately 57.1 acres (231,000 m2), including 5 acres (20,000 m2) of working farm land and is the largest school in Orange County. The school serves students from Johnson Middle School, Warner Middle School, and Stacey Intermediate School. In 2002 the school completed its construction and was the first school in the Orange County area that has an elevator to serve handicapped students for their two story building located on the North side of campus. The new Social Studies wing can use 100% "natural lighting" making reading easier than fluorescent lighting. The new stadium is top notch and boasts a professional level Football and Soccer field along with a 9-lane polyurethane Track and bleachers that hold 5,500 fans.
According to US News and World Report, 95% of Westminster's student body is "of color," with 78% of the student body coming from an economically disadvantaged household, determined by student eligibility for California's Reduced-price meal program.
Westminster High School athletes compete in the Golden West League of CIF's Southern Section.
Westminster Boys' Basketball won the Golden West League title in 2014 and 2015.
Westminster's Boys' Tennis won the Golden West League title in 2011 and 2015.
Westminster Boys' Volleyball won the Golden West League title in 2015.
Westminster Boys' Soccer won the Golden West League title in 2013
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