Antioch High School is a public high school located in Antioch, California, USA. It is located at 700 West 18th Street between G and L Streets. It is a comprehensive high school for grades 9-12. There are about 120 teachers, and 20 maintenance and office staff. The administration consists of 1 Principal and 4 Vice Principals. Departments at the school include English; Mathematics; Physical, earth, and life sciences; Social studies; Physical education; both vocal and instrumental music; drama; video, photographic, sculpted, painted and drawn arts; foreign languages; health and sports medicine; cooking; auto and wood shop; and engineering.
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