Charter Oak High

www.cousd.net

1,259 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Charter Oak High School, located in Covina, California, is a prominent secondary institution within the Charter Oak Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the campus serves a diverse student body by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic preparation with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering student success, providing various programs that cater to college readiness, vocational development, and personal growth.

In addition to its academic offerings, Charter Oak High School maintains a robust tradition of athletics, visual and performing arts, and student-led organizations. These programs are designed to engage students beyond the classroom, helping them develop essential soft skills such as teamwork, leadership, and discipline. With a mission rooted in empowering students to reach their full potential, the school continues to be a central pillar of the Covina community, preparing its graduates for the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce.

1,259

Total Students

57.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charter Oak High
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	946
Black	39
Asian	94
Two or More	29
American Indian	5

Hispanic
946 (75.3%)
White
143 (11.4%)
Asian
94 (7.5%)
Black
39 (3.1%)
Two or More
29 (2.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Charter Oak Unified
Phone:	(626)915-5841
Website:	http://www.cousd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	652
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	223

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 309

Grade 10 331

Grade 11 324

Grade 12 295