Clovis West High School
# Clovis West High School

Clovis West High School (CWHS) is a co-educational, public high school part of the Clovis Unified School District in the well-established suburban community in northeast Fresno, California. It was founded in 1976, and has grades 9–12. Clovis West High School is ranked 206th within California. The AP participation rate at Clovis West High School is 41 percent. 833 tests administered and 71% tested received a score of “3” or higher. The student body makeup is 51 percent male and 49 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 51 percent, primarily Hispanic. Clovis West High School is one of five high schools in the Clovis Unified School District. It is a National Blue Ribbon School and a California Distinguished School.

## Academics

### State testing

In 2010, Clovis West High School attained an API of 852, placing the school towards the top of the California state high schools. The average SAT score for 2010-2011 is 509 (verbal), 540 (mathematics), and 515 (writing). Current results for the school's scoring are maintained at the California Standardized Testing And Reporting (STAR) Program.

## Athletics

Clovis West High School competes in the California Interscholastic Federation's (CIF) Central Section. The Clovis Olympic Swim Complex, located at Clovis West High School plays host to the CIF State Swim and Dive Championships.

## Performing arts

### Winter Guard International

Clovis West High School has a very successful percussion program in San Joaquin Valley Color Guard and Percussion Review (SJVCGPR) and Winter Guard International. Clovis West debuted their marching percussion program in the first-ever WGI Percussion competition in 1992. Since then, Clovis West has focused on competing in its local circuit, winning several championships. In recent years, the program has expanded its reach and has participated in WGI competitions, where they have also achieved great success.

In the 2022 SJVCGPR season, Clovis West High School's percussion program received first place in every competition they participated in. This continued the program's tradition of excellence and cemented their status as one of the top percussion programs in the region. Clovis West's success has inspired and influenced many other programs in the area, and the program continues to be a source of pride for the school and its community.

## Student life

### Clovis West rivalry

Clovis West High School harbors a strong sense of competitiveness with other schools within its district: Clovis North High School, Clovis East High School, Clovis High School, and Buchanan High School.

## Notable alumni

* McKay Christensen (1975-), Major League Baseball player, most notably the 2000 Chicago White Sox.
* Zubin Damania, physician, comedian, internet personality, musician, and founder of Turntable Health
* Kevin Federline (1978-), Dancer, musician, and actor.
* Dan Klatt (1978-), American water polo player. Member of the 2004 U.S. Olympic water polo team in Athens.
* Nwanneka Okwelogu (Nikki) (1995-), track and field athlete, member of the 2016 Nigerian Olympic Athletics team.
* Aaron Ruell (1976-), American actor and director. Most notable for his role as "Kip" in Napoleon Dynamite.
* Jeff Tuel (1991-), American football quarterback for the Buffalo Bills.
* Billy Volek (1976-), American football quarterback for the San Diego Chargers.
* Michael J. Willett (1989-), American musician and actor.
* Damien Richardson (1976-), American football safety for the Carolina Panthers
* Ruth Lawanson (1963-) Olympic medalist. American Volleyball player. She was on the U.S. national team for four years. She won bronze medals with the team at the 1990 World Championships, 1991 World Cup, and 1992 Summer Olympics.
* Amanda Leighton (1993-) voice actress
* Kevin Pickford (1975-) Major League Baseball pitcher
* Adrian Martinez (2000-) American football quarterback for the Nebraska Cornhuskers
