Covina High School, commonly known as Covina High or CHS to the students, is a public high school located in Covina, California. Covina High School is one of three comprehensive high schools within the Covina-Valley Unified School District.
Serving 1,056 students in grades 9-12, Covina High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,056 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Covina High serves the western part of Covina, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 3.1 square miles. Families within this area typically experience a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Covina High School's student population of 1,056 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,056 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1897
School Calendar
School Rankings
Covina High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Covina High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4003 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
79%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Cardinal
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Covina High School's ranking?
Covina High School is ranked #4003 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Covina High School often compared to?
Covina High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Covina High School?
The graduation rate of Covina High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Covina High School?
1,056 students attend Covina High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Covina High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Covina High School?
Covina High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Covina High School offer ?
Covina High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Covina High School part of?
Covina High School is part of Covina-Valley Unified School District.
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