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Castle Park Senior High

1395 Hilltop Dr., Chula Vista, CA, 91911

About Castle Park Senior High

Castle Park Senior High is a public high school in Chula Vista, California, that only serves students in grades 9 through 12. It has about 1,450 students. With a student-teacher ratio of about 21:1, it is one of the best schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District for helping students. The school is known for being one of the best because it has a lot of different kinds of students. 92% of the students are minorities, and 82% of them are from low-income families. Castle Park Senior High is known as one of the best schools for academic growth, and 31% of students take Advanced Placement courses. 48% of students are good at reading, and 10% are good at math. The school makes it easier for students to get to college by setting up access to tests like the SAT and ACT. The campus is a welcoming and supportive place to learn, with about $14,942 per student in funding. Overall, the school is one of the best at giving all of its students the same educational resources and helping them become more resilient, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Castle Park Senior High Contact Information

Address

1395 Hilltop Dr., Chula Vista, CA, 91911

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Phone

(619) 585-2000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 48% in Reading.
66
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1381
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5927 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Castle Park Senior High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 7.6%
Asian 3.69%
Hispanic 85.73%
Black 0.87%
Two+ Races 1.3%
Native Am. 0.58%
White
7.6%
Asian
3.69%
Hispanic
85.73%
Black
0.87%
Two+ Races
1.3%
Native Am.
0.58%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1381
48.08%
664 Female
51.92%
717 Male

Student Population

1381 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

172 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Castle Park Senior High is improving its academic programs with its well-known International Baccalaureate program and a wide range of Advanced Placement classes. Recent modernization projects in the Sweetwater Union High School District are helping the campus by improving classrooms and the technology infrastructure. The school has also started new student-led programs to help students get ready for college and become leaders in their communities. These programs will help students do well in their future careers.

FAQ

Q1. Do students have lockers?

Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.

Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q3. Are there ways to get better at school?

Ans. Yes, advanced classes and projects make students work hard in school and think for themselves.

Q4. What kinds of programs for careers are there?

Ans. Programs include skilled trades, healthcare, IT, culinary arts, and other paths that lead to jobs.

Q5. Are there chances to be a leader at Castle Park Senior High?

Ans. Yes, student council and team-based activities help students learn how to be leaders.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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