Christopher High School

Christopher High School[1]
Location
850 Day Road

,
California

United States
Coordinates37°2′14.49″N 121°36′6.1″W / 37.0373583°N 121.601694°W / 37.0373583; -121.601694
Information
TypePublic
Established2009
School districtGilroy Unified School District
PrincipalJeremy Dirks
Staff71.60 (FTE)[2]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,667 (2023–2024)[2]
Student to teacher ratio23.28[2]
ColorsGold, Teal, Black, White     
AthleticsInterscholastic Sports
MascotCougar
RivalsSan Benito High School (Hollister)
Gilroy High School (Gilroy)
WebsiteChristopher High School

Christopher High School is a co-educational public school in Gilroy, California. It is one of two public comprehensive high schools in the city and has an approximate enrollment of 1,700 students. It is a part of the Gilroy Unified School District.

History

The school is named for the Christopher family, owner of the Christopher Ranch, a local garlic farm that is one of the largest employers in Gilroy. Don Christopher donated 10 acres of land and started an endowment for the school with an initial investment of $75,000. The school was first proposed because Gilroy High was close to reaching its maximum capacity. It was approved in 2005 by the Gilroy Unified School District board and opened in August 2009.[3]

Athletics

Autumn Winter Spring
Girls Golf Soccer Boys Golf
Girls Tennis Basketball Boys Tennis
Cross Country Wrestling Boys Volleyball
Field Hockey Swimming & Diving
Girls Volleyball Baseball
Water Polo Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Softball
Track & Field
Badminton

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See also

References

  1. ^ CDE 2013-2014 SARC Report http://sarconline.org/SarcPdfs/6/43694840118380.pdf
  2. ^ a b c "Christopher High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  3. ^ Staff, Gilroy Dispatch (October 27, 2005). "Christopher High Site Approved". Gilroy Dispatch | Gilroy, California. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
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