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 | |
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| Location | |
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9801 Valley View Street , 90630 | |
| 33°49′13″N 118°1′44″W / 33.82028°N 118.02889°W | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, High School |
| Established | 1973 |
School district | Anaheim Union HS District |
NCES District ID | 0602630[1] |
| Superintendent | Jaron Fried[2][3] |
| CEEB code | 050714[4] |
NCES School ID | 060263000172[5] |
Principal | Jennifer Brown [6] |
Teaching staff | 100.04 (FTE)[7] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 2,685 (2024–2025)[7] |
Student to teacher ratio | 26.84[7] |
Campus type | Large Suburban[5] |
| Colors | Navy Blue, Orange |
| Fight song | Across the Field |
Athletics conference | Empire League |
| Mascot | Roman Centurion |
| Rival | Kennedy High School |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges[8] |
USNWR ranking | 1566[9] |
| Newspaper | The Centurion Spotlight www.cyphype.com |
| Yearbook | Cypress |
Feeder schools | Lexington Junior High |
| Website | cypress |
 The marquee in front of the school | |
History
editCypress was first established in 1973, and was honored as a California Distinguished School in 2007.[10]
Athletics
editCypress'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
editCIF State Regional champions
editCIF State champions
editPerforming arts
editThe 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 "Pink Thunder".[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
edit- Scott Aukerman, writer, actor, comedian, television personality, director, producer, and podcast host
- Marko Cavka, former professional American football offensive tackle[18][19]
- Lanny Cordola, guitarist, songwriter, and producer
- Joel Crawford, film director
- Emily Dole, athlete, actress, and professional wrestler
- Jamil Douglas, American football offensive guard currently for the New York Giants
- Jarren Duran, current professional baseball outfielder for the Boston Red Sox
- David Fletcher, Infielder for the Los Angeles Angels
- Dominic Fletcher, 75th pick in the 2019 Major League Baseball draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks. He is the brother of Angels Infielder David Fletcher.
- Justin Lin, director & producer
- Clarence Moore, American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League; he is currently a free agent[19][20]
- Scott Moore, professional baseball infielder for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball[21][22]
- Troy O'Leary, professional baseball outfielder who played with the Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, Montreal Expos and Chicago Cubs [23][24][25]
- Brian Tochi, actor, best known for role in Revenge of the Nerds
- Josh Vitters, third pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball draft (Chicago Cubs)[26][27]
- Adrian Young, drummer for No Doubt[citation needed]
- Joe Son, former actor serving a sentence of life imprisonment
References
edit- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Anaheim Union High". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Anaheim Union High School District Organizational Chart" (PDF). Anaheim Union High School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 26, 2015. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
- ↑ "Message from the Superintendent". Anaheim Union High School District. Archived from the original on February 26, 2015. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
- ↑ "SAT Code Search". The College Board. Retrieved November 17, 2012.
- 1 2 "Search for Public Schools - Cypress High (060263000172)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Administrative Team". Cypress High School. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
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- ↑ "Directory of Schools: 2011-2012" (PDF). WASC Accrediting Commission for Schools. July 2011. p. 35. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2012.
- ↑ "Cypress High School Overview". Best High Schools. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
- ↑ "California Distinguished Schools Awardees 2007". California Department of Education. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
- ↑ Burt, Tim (October 31, 2019). "SHOWDOWN! Cypress meets Pacifica in key Empire League football game". OC Sports Zone. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
- ↑ Josh Vitters/Cypress HS 2007 champions Archived October 22, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Simmons, Thom (January 2012). "CIF-Southern Section All Sports Press Guide and Record Book" (PDF). California Interscholastic Federation. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 15, 2012.
- ↑ Shelley Henderson, Cypress High School band qualifies for 2015 Rose Parade, Orange County Breeze, September 30, 2013
- ↑ "SCC: Viewing School - Cypress High School". Show Choir Community. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
- ↑ Fitz-Gerald, Sean (March 15, 2014). "Cypress show choirs want to rattle the cage". Orange County Register. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
- ↑ "Winter Arts Preview: Vocal Music". Orange County Register. January 3, 2014. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
- ↑ "NFL Player Profile - Marko Cavka". NFL.com. Retrieved December 18, 2011.
- 1 2 White, Lonnie (April 26, 2004). "A Second Day Run on Bruins". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 5, 2012.
- ↑ "Newport Harbor Lineman Commits to USC". Los Angeles Times. January 19, 2000. Retrieved August 5, 2012.
- ↑ Beck, Jason (June 4, 2002). "Tigers select Moore with first pick". MLB Advanced Media, L.P. Retrieved August 5, 2012.
- ↑ Rohwer, Bob (June 4, 2002). "Here and Now". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 5, 2012.
- ↑ "Troy O'Leary Stats".
- ↑ "Troy O'Leary Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015.
- ↑ "New! Troy O'leary Looks Back".
- ↑ "Cubs select third baseman Josh Vitters with third pick of First-Year Player Draft". Chicago Cubs. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved August 5, 2012.
- ↑ "2007 Draft Tracker". MLB Advanced Media, L.P. Retrieved August 5, 2012.
