Agoura High School

Infobox Secondary school

name = Agoura High School
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established = 1965
type = Public Secondary
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principal = Larry Misel
asst principal = Chris Regan, Sherry Bronow, Jeremy Resnick
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teaching_staff = 94 teachers
enrollment = c.2500
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grades = 9-12
address = 28545 West Driver Avenue
city = Agoura Hills
state = California
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country = USA
district = Las Virgenes Unified
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accreditation = WASC (2002-2008)
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colors = Blue and Gold
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athletics = Member of the Marmonte League in the CIF Southern Section
mascot = Chargers
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yearbook = The Quixotian
newspaper = The Charger
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testname = SAT I
testaverage = 1178 (out of 1600)
National_ranking = 1173Cite web
title = America's Top Public High Schools - 2007 List
accessdate = 2007-06-13
url = http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18757087/?sort=Rank&Search=&start=1100&limit=100&year=2007&]
website = [http://www.agourahighschool.net www.agourahighschool.net]
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Agoura High School is a four-year high school, freshman-senior, in Agoura Hills, California, United States. It is the largest high school in the Las Virgenes Unified School District, with an enrollment of approximately 2,400 students. In Newsweek's poll of the best high schools in the United States, Agoura High School ranked 1173, 1008 [Cite web
title = America's Top Public High Schools - 2006 List
accessdate = 2007-06-13
url = http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18757087/?sort=Rank&Search=&start=1000&limit=100&year=2006&] , 900 [Cite web
title = America's Top Public High Schools - 2005 List
accessdate = 2007-06-13
url = http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18757087/?sort=Rank&Search=&start=900&limit=100&year=2005&] and 744 [Cite web
title = America's Top Public High Schools - 2003 List
accessdate = 2007-06-13
url = http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18757087/?sort=Rank&Search=&start=700&limit=100&year=2003&] in the 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2003 polls, respectively.

Academics

Agoura High School has a tradition of academic excellence. [Cite web
title = Agoura High School Profile
accessdate = 2007-06-21
url = http://www.lvusd.k12.ca.us/agourasite/agoura/schoolinfo.html]

Graduation Requirements

Graduation from Agoura High School requires 230 total credits (most classes earn five credits per semester). Specifically,
* Math - 20 credits
* Science - 20 Credits
* Social Science - 35 credits
* Physical Education - 20 credits
* English - 40 credits
* Health - 5 credits
* Foreign Language/Fine Art or Practical Art (2 of 3) - 20 credits
* Electives - 70 credits

In addition, all students must successfully pass the California High School Exit Exam.

Grading System

The standard A, B, C, D, F scale is used with +'s and -'s awarded. GPA's are calculated using the standard A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0 scale for regular classes and A=5, B=4, C=3, D=1, F=0 scale for selected honors/AP classes (usually courses that meet UC a-g requirements).

Testing

In 2005, 341 students took 564 AP exams with a 78% passing rate (score of 3, 4, or 5). Approximately two-thirds of AHS seniors take the SAT exams. The mean score in 2005, on the old 1600 scale was 1178.

Advancement to Higher Education Institutions

Over the past 10 years, the total number of graduates going on to 2-year and 4-year institutions rose from 95% to 98% with 42% attending 2-year schools and 56% attending 4-year universities.

Activities

Athletics

Agoura High also has rivals. Agoura's biggest rival in football is Westlake High. After 13 straight years of losing (1995-2007), Agoura defeated Westlake 23-22, October 3, 2008.

Music

Agoura High School has an acclaimed music program directed by John Mosley and Chad Bloom.

In 2008, the Agoura High music program continues to move forward with much success in all areas of the department. The mixed choir was recently selected out of 30 LA County choirs to perform as a showcase choir in the LA Master Choral High School Festival at Disney Hall. The school's "Studio Jazz Ensemble" was selected to perform at the Savannah Music Festival, receiving 3rd place. The "Jazz A" band has been selected to compete at the Essentially Ellington High School Competition in NYC, extending Agoura's representation at that festival to a 5th consecutive year. In addition to the ensemble accomplishments at Agoura in 2008, the music program has seen acceptances into Juilliard and The Royal Academy Of Music.

Theater

The school has an active theater program along with a Comedy Sportz team.

Clubs

As of the 2007 Spring Semester, the school has 59 official clubs [Cite web
title = Agoura High School Website
accessdate = 2007-06-21
url = http://www.ahschargers.com] :

Staff

Administration

AHS has a large administrative staff. This includes a Principal, 3 Assistant Principals, 6 full-time counselors, a registrar, an office manager, more than 5 office secretaries, 3 full-time activities/athletics support staff, an athletic director, and a plant manager.

Faculty

Agoura High is home to 94 teachers from a variety of educational backgrounds.

Notable alumni

*Amy Allen, actress/film crew
*Justin Berfield, actor, "Malcolm in the Middle"
*Rob Bourdon, drummer, Linkin Park
*Adrianna Costa, actress
*Brad Delson, guitarist, Linkin Park
*Mike Shinoda, rapper/producer, Linkin Park, Fort Minor
*Dan Estrin, guitarist, Hoobastank
*Douglas Robb, singer/songwriter, Hoobastank
*Shaun Fleming, actor/musician
*Amiee Graham, actress
*Heather Graham, actress
*Deena Kastor, marathon runner
*Jonathan Lipnicki, actor
*Beverly Peele, model/actress
*Tramper Price, musician/engineer, The Ronnie Wood Band, Peter Frampton, Michael McDonald
*Shane Stanley, producer/writer/director
*Todd Steussie, professional football player
*Brian J. Terwilliger, Producer/Director of One Six Right: The Romance of Flying
*Spencer Klein, actor, "Hey Arnold!"
*Bonnie Muirhead, reality television star/chef, runner-up on Hell's Kitchen season 3
*Jared Delgin, actor, Kids IncorporatedJoey LaRocque,American Football,Chicago bears

References

External links

* [http://www.lvusd.org/agourasite/agoura/index.php Official site]
* [http://www.ahschargerclub.com/ Charger Club]