Covina High School, commonly known as Covina High or CHS to the students, is a public high school located in Covina, California, United States. Covina High School is one of three comprehensive high schools within the Covina-Valley Unified School District. Established in 1897, Covina High is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges. There are approximately 1,600+ students enrolled for the 2010-11 school year.
The teaching staff includes fifty-six regular education teachers and six special education teachers. Additional personnel include the school principal, an assistant principal, two deans, a student activities director, four counselors, and three librarians.
The school's mascot is the colt. The school colors are cardinal and white.
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