Channel Islands High School
1400 Raiders Way, Oxnard, CA, 93033-5699 - Map Map

School Overview:
Definition of Terms
Channel Islands High School
School Level High school
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Ventura County, CA
Students & Faculty
Total Students 2608 students
% Male / % Female 50%  /  50%
Total Classroom Teachers 105 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 692 students
Grade 10 - 625 students
Grade 11 - 642 students
Grade 12 - 649 students
This School
(CA) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:25 1:23
Students by Ethnicity
This School
(CA) School Average
% American Indian n/a 3%
% Asian 13% 8%
% Hispanic 79% 39%
% Black 3% 9%
% White 5% 36%
Additional Student Information
This School
(CA) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 44% 30%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 6% 7%
% Migrant Students Enrolled 20% 3%
School Performance:
(CA) Statewide Testing Performance
School Statewide Performance View Education Department Test Scores
School District:
School District Name Oxnard Union High School District
This School's Agency
(CA) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 9 7
Number of Students Managed 16,138 students 3,960 students
District Total Revenue $138,810,000 $37,604,000
District Expenditure $150,884,000 $39,520,000
District Revenue / Student $8,601 $9,496
District Expenditure / Student $9,350 $9,980
District Graduation Rates n/a n/a
In the News:
  • In uniform: October 21, 2009 (Ventura County Star)
    posted on October 20, 2009 at 02:38:04 am
    Army National Guard Pvt. Casey J. Mihalik has completed the Warrior Transition Course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. The course teaches basic skills necessary for integration into the Army for all prior-service service members to fully prepare them for Advanced Individual Training or their first assignment. Soldiers undergo much of the same training developed in basic combat training, except it ...
  • In uniform: September 30, 2009 (Ventura County Star)
    posted on September 29, 2009 at 06:38:10 pm
    Army Reserve Pfc. Tiodulo Ortiz has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Ortiz is a 2001 graduate of Nordhoff High School and received an associate degree in 2003 from Ventura College. He is the son of Salvador and Teresa Ortiz of Ojai. Army Reserve Pvt. Miguel Villa has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Villa is a 2008 graduate of ...
  • Former Clinton aide calls for civility (Ventura County Star)
    posted on September 19, 2009 at 06:06:58 am
    A law professor and former top White House aide urged local leaders and activists at a luncheon Friday in Oxnard to commit to civility and community during this transformative moment in American history.
  • Rio School District welcomes two new principals (PitchEngine)
    posted on September 8, 2009 at 06:30:31 pm
    The Rio School District announces that experienced Ventura County administrators Kim Baker and Gayle Hughes have joined the district. Baker is the principal of Rio Vista Middle School and Hughes has taken over as principal of Rio del Norte Elementary School. Both have a great deal of experience in the classroom teaching various grade levels and as administrators in area schools. Kim and Gayle...
  • Ex-Clinton aide Echaveste to speak in Oxnard (Ventura County Star)
    posted on September 7, 2009 at 07:02:50 am
    Maria Echaveste, who was the highest ranking Latina in White House history when she was President Bill Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, is scheduled to speak Sept. 18 at the Central Coast Alliance United for Sustainable Economy, or CAUSE, community building luncheon.
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School Notes:
  • Channel Islands High School (CIHS), is a secondary school located in Oxnard, California. It is known as the "Home of the Raiders". The school colors are powder blue and gold. CIHS is under the jurisdiction of the Oxnard Union High School District. It had a student population of 2,608 during the 2006-2007 school year. Bijou Beltran, an assistant principal from Pacifica High School, replaced Dr. Rocky Valles, Jr. as principal for the 2008-2009 school year.
  • Random Facts
  • In 1988, Channel Islands High School made history as the first high school to enter a drill team featuring men into competition at the famous Miss Drill Team USA competition in Santa Monica California. The team qualified to compete in the Novelty division and took 2nd overall in the category, setting the stage for other schools to begin incorporating males into their drill teams and eventually the evolution of the 'All Male' divisions.
  • Channel Islands High School has many Squads: Short Flags, All Male, All Female, Banners, Islander Drill, Drumline, Coed Dance, JV & Varsity Cheer. These squads all participate in various competitions locally, nationally, even internationally, earning recognition and taking top honors at competitions such as USA Nationals and Miss Dance/Drill Team USA. Channel Islands' very own Short Flags has celebrated an unprecedented 15-year first place winning streak at Drill Team USA from 1980-1995, as well as having the honor of being the very first school to 3-Peat at USA Nationals (2001-03). Coed Dance & Islander Drill have also taken home nationals titles from USA Nationals & Miss Dance/Drill Team U.S.A.
  • In its first year, Channel Islands All Male 1995-96 were undefeated champions (13-0), taking home first place trophies from the prestigious Drill Team USA and USA Nationals competitions. Ever since, Channel Islands has been a top contender and an innovator in the All Male Division. Ten years after its inception, the All Male team of 2004-05 also earned the honor of undefeated champions.
  • Drumline also received the Golden drumhead at DAC competition in 2004-05.
  • The All Female Dance team has also recently won the Miss Dance Drill Team USA competition; consequently winning the highest awarded points in the medium division. Currently making them Undefeated champions of 2008-09 after only 4 years of existence.
  • Advanced Placement Courses
  • Biology AP (HP)- Klemann
  • US History 3AP (HP)- Cole
  • English 3AP (HP)- Fitch
  • Chemistry AP (HP)- Lucas
  • Psychology AP (HP)- Kochel
  • English 4AP (HP)- Schlesinger
  • American Govt AP (HP)- Davis
  • Macroeconomics AP (HP)- Duran
  • Calculus AP (HP)- Lopez
  • Statistics AP (HP)- Chavarin
  • Studio Art AP (HP)- Cardinez
  • Physics C AP (HP)- LaForge
  • Sports
  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Girls Softball
  • Boys & Girls Tennis
  • Boys & Girls Basketball
  • Boys & Girls Water Polo
  • Boys & Girls Soccer
  • Cross Country
  • Track and Field
  • Girls Volleyball
  • Golf
  • Wrestling
  • Swim & Dive
  • Discipline
  • Unacceptable behavior and disciplinary consequences are as follows:
  • ARSON
  • Police Report/Citation
  • Suspension (Minimum)
  • Recommendation for Expulsion (Maximum)
  • ASSAULT/BATTERY (ON STUDENT OR ANY SCHOOL EMPLOYEE)
  • Police Report/Citation Suspension (Minimum)
  • Recommendation for Expulsion (Maximum)
  • DEFIANCE/DISRUPTION/DISRESPECT (Includes horseplay/playfighting, insolence, talking back, and rudeness)
  • Detention (Minimum)
  • Parent Conferences
  • Saturday Work Program
  • Suspension
  • Removal with No Credit (Maximum)
  • DRESS CODE VIOLATION (Clothing or symbols that advertise or promote affiliation, racial disharmony, profanity or any other activity that could disrupt the school climate)
  • Clothing Confiscated (Minimum)
  • Parent Conference
  • Saturday Work Program
  • In-School Suspension
  • Suspension
  • Student Study Team (Maximum)
  • DRUGS, ALCOHOL (Under influence of/possession of drugs or alcohol, including paraphernalia)
  • Police Report/Citation Suspension (Minimum)
  • Student Assistance Program
  • Recommendation for Expulsion (Maximum)
  • ELECTRONIC DEVICES (Pagers, cellphones, Walkmans, etc.)
  • Item Confiscated (Minimum)
  • Permanent Confiscation
  • Suspension (Maximum)
  • EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
  • Police Report/Citation Suspension (Minimum)
  • Recommendation for Expulsion (Maximum)
  • FAILURE TO SERVE TEACHER DETENTION
  • Office Detention (Minimum)
  • Double Detention
  • Saturday Work Program
  • Suspension (Maximum)
  • FIGHTING
  • Police Report/Citation Suspension (Minimum)
  • Student Study Team
  • FORGERY/CHEATING (Falsifying notes, passes, records, copying from students, using "cheat sheets," etc.)
  • Parent Conference (Minimum)
  • No credit on assignment/test
  • Detention
  • Saturday Work Program
  • Suspension (Maximum)
  • GAMBLING
  • Items/Money Confiscated (Minimum)
  • Saturday Work Program
  • Suspension (Maximum)
  • GANG RELATED ACTIVITY (Intimidation, graffiti, etc.)
  • Police Report/Citation Suspension (Minimum)
  • Student Study Team
  • Recommendation for Expulsion (Maximum)
  • HARASSMENT/HAZING (Sexual, Ethnic, Emotional, Racial, Physical, etc.)
  • Parent Conference (Minimum)
  • Saturday Work Program
  • Suspension
  • Counseling
  • Student Study Team (Maximum)
  • INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION (Includes any type of physical contact beyond holding hands)
  • Student Conference (Minimum)
  • Detention
  • Parent Conference
  • Saturday Work Program
  • Suspension (Maximum)
  • INTERNET (Improper use of Internet)
  • Suspend Privilege (Minimum)
  • Parent Conference
  • Saturday Work Program
  • In School Suspension (Maximum)
  • LEAVING CLASS WITHOUT PERMISSION
  • Detention (Minimum)
  • Saturday Work Program
  • In School Suspension (Maximum)
  • LOITERING IN RESTRICTED AREAS (Includes standing around after passing bell rings)
  • Detention (Minimum)
  • Saturday Work Program
  • Suspension (Maximum)
  • NON SUITS (Not dressing for P.E.)
      1. 1-2 Teacher/student conference (Min)
      2. 3 Parent/Teacher phone conference
      3. 4 Saturday Work Program
      4. 5 Teacher/Parent conference (Maximum)
  • PROFANITY/OBSCENE GESTURES & BEHAVIOR
  • Parent Conference (Minimum)
  • Detention
  • Saturday Work Program
  • Suspension (Maximum)
  • PROFANITY/OBSCENE GESTURES DIRECTED AT STAFF MEMBERS
  • Suspension (Minimum)
  • Student Study Team (Maximum)
  • ROBBERY/EXTORTION (Using fear or force)
  • Police Report/Citation Suspension (Minimum)
  • Recommendation for Expulsion (Maximum)
  • SKATEBOARDS
  • Item Confiscated (Minimum)
  • Permanent Confiscation (Maximum)
  • TARDINESS (Assigned detention if picked up in daily tardy sweep)
      1. 1 Detention (Minimum)
      2. 5 Parent Conference
      3. 7 Saturday Work Program
      4. 10 Drop Class without Credit (Max)
  • THREATS (To students or any school employee)
  • Police Report/Citation Suspension (Minimum)
  • Recommendation for Expulsion (Maximum)
  • TOBACCO (Possession or use)
  • Saturday Work Program (Minimum)
  • Student Assistance Program
  • Suspension (Maximum)
  • TRUANCY (Off campus without permission, jumping fence, etc.)
  • Police Report/Citations Parent Conference (Minimum)
  • Saturday Work Program
  • In-School Suspension Program
  • Student Study Program (Maximum)
  • VANDALISM/GRAFFITI
  • Police Report/Citation Suspension (Minimum)
  • Restitution Cost
  • Recommendation for Expulsion (Maximum)
  • WEAPONS/DANGEROUS OBJECTS (Includes any knife, pepper spray, mace look-a-likes, wallet chains, and any other object deemed potentially dangerous by the administration)
  • Police Report/Citation Item Confiscated (Minimum)
  • Suspension
  • Recommendation for Expulsion (Maximum)
  • Notable alumni
  • Jason Ancheta: Professional Poker Player
  • Jacob Cruz: Outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds.
  • Terry Pendleton: Former MVP of Major League Baseball.
  • Shermann Guiang: Member of the award winning JabbaWockeez
  • Blaine Saipaia: Offensive Lineman Detroit Lions.
  • Fernando Vargas: Former world champion boxer.
  • Christopher Biascan: Recognized Dog/Animal trainer for famous
  • Tina Tasi: Former Olympic Softball Player.
  • Silviano Barron: Home Depot Center Employee, Employee of the Year Two Years in a Row
  • Related Websites
  • OUHSD School Webpage
  • Official School Website
  • Channel Islands High School Alumni Site 1
  • Channel Islands High School Alumni Site 2
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School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (93033)
School Zip (93033)
(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 77,785 people 33,115,272 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 13% 32%
Population Average Age 27 years old 32 years old
Average Household size 4.6 persons 2.9 persons
Median Household Income $46,342 $48,909
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.6 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 42 years old 39 years old
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Zipcode (93033)


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% Owning / % Renting 59% / 41% 58% / 42%
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2. Hueneme High School - 2249 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
3. Vista Real Charter High School - 82 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
4. Pacifica High School - 3287 students - 3.3 mi. away - view location
5. Oxnard High School - 2983 students - 4.3 mi. away - view location
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