Cypress High School

Cypress High School is a public high school in the city of Cypress, California. It was founded in 1973 and serves grades 9 through 12. Cypress is one of eight high schools in the Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD).

Cypress High School
Address
9801 Valley View Street

Cypress
,
California
90630

United States
Coordinates33°49′13″N 118°1′44″W
Information
School typePublic, High School
Established1973 (1973)
School districtAnaheim Union HS District
NCES District ID0602630[1]
SuperintendentMichael Matsuda[2][3]
CEEB code050714[4]
NCES School ID060263000172[5]
PrincipalJennifer Brown [6]
Teaching staff102.04 (FTE)[7]
Grades9–12
GenderCoeducational
Enrollment2,933 (2020–21)[7]
Student to teacher ratio28.45[7]
Campus typeLarge Suburban[5]
Color(s)Navy Blue, Orange
  
SongAlma Mater

Oh, Cypress High we honor you We pledge our hearts to you Oh hail to Orange, White and Blue

For conquering Romans are we With strength and fame our guide Marching on to victory

Long live Centurion Pride
Fight songAcross the Field
Athletics conferenceEmpire League
MascotRoman Centurion
RivalKennedy High School
AccreditationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges[8]
USNWR ranking1566[9]
NewspaperThe Centurion Spotlight www.cyphype.com
YearbookCypress
Feeder schoolsLexington Junior High
Websitecypress.auhsd.us

The marquee in front of the school

History

Cypress was first established in 1973, and was honored as a California Distinguished School in 2007.[10]

Athletics

Cypress's sports teams compete in the Empire League and the CIF Southern Section.[11] The school mascot is the centurion of Roman fame. The school colors are navy blue, orange, and white. In 2007, baseball team was ranked in the Top 25 for all prep teams nationwide.[12]

CIF Southern Section championships
  • Boys Golf 2005
  • Baseball: 2005, 2013, 2019 [13]: 11 
  • Football: 2007[13]: 82 
  • Softball: 1983,[13]: 127  1987,[13]: 127  1992, 2019[13]: 128 
  • Girls Volleyball: 2007[13]: 301 
  • Boys Tennis 2016
  • Boys Volleyball: 2017

Performing arts

The Cypress High School Centurion Imperial Brigade performed in the 2015 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on New Year's Day.[14] After the 2020 online season they changed their name to Sound In Motion.

Cypress currently has three competitive show choirs: the mixed-gender "High Voltage" and "Shockwaves" as well as the all-female "Thunderstorms".[15] The program has fluctuated over the years from four show choirs to a singular 15-member group.[16] The show choirs formerly hosted an annual competition entitled Star Reflections.[17]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Anaheim Union High". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved Aug 4, 2012.
  2. "Anaheim Union High School District Organizational Chart" (PDF). Anaheim Union High School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  3. "Message from the Superintendent". Anaheim Union High School District. Archived from the original on 26 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  4. "SAT Code Search". The College Board. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  5. "Search for Public Schools - Cypress High (060263000172)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  6. "Administrative Team". Cypress High School. Archived from the original on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  7. Cypress High
  8. "Directory of Schools: 2011-2012" (PDF). WASC Accrediting Commission for Schools. July 2011. p. 35. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  9. "Cypress High School Overview". Best High Schools. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  10. "California Distinguished Schools Awardees 2007". California Department of Education. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  11. Burt, Tim (October 31, 2019). "SHOWDOWN! Cypress meets Pacifica in key Empire League football game". OC Sports Zone. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  12. Josh Vitters/Cypress HS 2007 champions Archived October 22, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
  13. Simmons, Thom (January 2012). "CIF-Southern Section All Sports Press Guide and Record Book" (PDF). California Interscholastic Federation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 September 2012.
  14. Shelley Henderson, Cypress High School band qualifies for 2015 Rose Parade, Orange County Breeze, September 30, 2013
  15. "SCC: Viewing School - Cypress High School". Show Choir Community. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  16. Fitz-Gerald, Sean (March 15, 2014). "Cypress show choirs want to rattle the cage". Orange County Register. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  17. "Winter Arts Preview: Vocal Music". Orange County Register. January 3, 2014. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  18. "NFL Player Profile - Marko Cavka". NFL.com. Retrieved December 18, 2011.
  19. White, Lonnie (26 April 2004). "A Second Day Run on Bruins". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  20. "Newport Harbor Lineman Commits to USC". Los Angeles Times. 19 January 2000. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  21. Beck, Jason (4 June 2002). "Tigers select Moore with first pick". MLB Advanced Media, L.P. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  22. Rohwer, Bob (4 June 2002). "Here and Now". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  23. "Troy O'Leary Stats".
  24. "Troy O'Leary Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  25. "New! Troy O'leary Looks Back".
  26. "Cubs select third baseman Josh Vitters with third pick of First-Year Player Draft". Chicago Cubs. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
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