Aquinas High School (California)
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| Aquinas High School | |
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2772 Sterling Avenue , , 92404 | |
| Coordinates | 34°8′32″N 117°14′39″W / 34.14222°N 117.24417°WCoordinates: 34°8′32″N 117°14′39″W / 34.14222°N 117.24417°W |
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| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Motto | Lux et Veritas (Light and Truth) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1955 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Samuel Torres |
| CEEB code | 052772 |
| President | Dr. Chris Barrows |
| Principal | Dr. Amanda Egan |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 550-575 (average) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14:1 |
| Campus | Suburban/City |
| Campus size | 28 acres (110,000 m2) |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue, White and Grey |
| Athletics conference | Ambassador League |
| Mascot | Falcon |
| Team name | Falcons |
| Rival | Notre Dame (Riverside) |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Western Catholic Education Association[1] |
| Newspaper | The Falconer |
| Yearbook | The Summa |
| Tuition | $7,700 (2020-21) |
| Website | http://www.aquinashs.net |
Aquinas High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in San Bernardino, California, United States. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Bernardino.
History[]
The school was originally an all-boys Catholic high school. The school opened in 1955 and in 1971 it merged with the all-girls St. Bernadine's High School.[2]
In the 2005–2006 school year facility upgrades began. In the spring of 2006 the football field was refurbished, bringing in a new playing surface and lighting. A new fence, entry walls, student drop-off area, and landscaping were completed in 2006. This was followed by the construction of the Fr. Devine Tennis Center. This facility provided Aquinas with six lit courts for their league champion Lady Falcon tennis team. Other improvements include the remodeling of the Bill Lemann Baseball Complex, the Lady Falcon softball field, the renovation of the quad area, and remodels of most of the restrooms on campus.
The 2011–2012 school year saw the dedication of the Rezek Student Center and the Matich Science Center. Both facilities allow students the use of technology to enhance their educational experience.[3]
Academics[]
Aquinas offers 24 AP courses and 15 honors courses.
Athletics[]
Since the inception of the Falcon sports program Aquinas has maintained a consistent level of success, in particular in boys' basketball, football, boys' soccer, and baseball teams. In the summer of 2017 Aquinas was chosen as an official Nike school which allows for the outfitting of the Falcon athletic teams exclusively in Nike apparel. Aquinas athletic teams have won over 120 league championships, 9 CIF championships, and 3 state championships.
Football – 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1979, 1981, 1985, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
- CIF Champions 2000, 2005, 2017, 2019, 2021
- CIF Runner-Up 2016
- State South Region Champions 2019, 2021
- State South Region Runner-Up 2017
- State Champions 2005
- State Runner-Up 2019, 2021
Girls' Volleyball – 1999, 2000, 2012, 2013
Girls' Tennis – 1982, 1983, 1984, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019
- CIF Runner-Up 2005, 2010
Boys' Basketball – 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1988, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2020, 2021
- CIF Champions 1973, 2021
- CIF Runner-Up 1968, 1969, 2020
- State South Region Champions 2021
- State Champions 2021
Girls' Basketball – 1983, 1992, 1993, 2001, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Boys' Soccer – 1982, 1983, 1988, 1989, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2018, 2021
- CIF Champions 1998, 2018
Girls' Soccer – 1990
Wrestling – 1979, 1984, 1985
Baseball – 1959, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1997, 2021
Softball – 1983, 1985, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
- CIF Champions 2013
- Division 5 State Champions 2013
Boys' Swimming - 2021
Golf – 1983, 1984, 2000, 2009
Boys' Tennis - 2021
Boys' Track – 1958, 1988, 2003, 2004, 2005
Girls' Track – 2003, 2004
Girls' Cross Country – 2009, 2010
Notable alumni[]
- Rod Pacheco, district attorney and politician[4]
- Chris Parker, American football player[5]
References[]
- ^ WASC-ACS. "WASC-Accrediting Commission for Schools". Retrieved 2009-06-05.
- ^ "History & Map of the Campus". www.aquinashs.net. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ AHS. "School History". Retrieved 2007-05-11.
- ^ DeArmond, Michelle, Kimberly Trone and Jose Arballo Jr.Timeline of Pachecos political and legal career, The Press Enterprise, January 5, 2008. Retrieved October 4, 2009.
- ^ Springer, Steve (June 9, 1989). "TAKING A FLING : Former CS Northridge Quarterback Chris Parker Earns a Shot With the Rams After Stops in Two Foreign Leagues". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on December 29, 2014. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
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- Catholic secondary schools in California
- Educational institutions established in 1955
- High schools in San Bernardino County, California
- Education in San Bernardino, California
- 1955 establishments in California