Redondo Union High School

Redondo Union High School (RUHS) is a public high school in Redondo Beach, California. Redondo Union High School is a part of the Redondo Beach Unified School District. All residents of Redondo Beach are zoned to Redondo Union. In addition, residents of Hermosa Beach may choose to attend Redondo Union or Mira Costa High School of the Manhattan Beach Unified School District. Since opening in 1905, the RUHS campus has expanded to an overall area of 56 acres (230,000 m2). History Redondo Union High School was organized in the summer of 1905. The first classes were held in two upstairs rooms of the Masonic Building in Redondo Beach. In December of that same year, a site known as Old Chautauqua Place was selected as the location for the school. In 1939, the Science Building was dedicated. Residents of Manhattan Beach attended Redondo Union until 1950, when Mira Costa High School opened. Redondo Union High School was a part of the South Bay Union High School District until 1993, when it dissolved. In 2013, RUHS Boys' Basketball won the Division II CIF State Championship. In 2014 and 2015, the Girls' Volleyball team won the CIF State Championship. In 2024, the RUHS Boys' Volleyball team won their first CIF Division II State Championship. In 2025, the Redondo Union High School Chinese Program received the National Outstanding K-16 Chinese Program Award by the Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools (CLASS). This national honor recognizes programs that demonstrate excellence in curriculum innovation, student achievement, community engagement, and the sustainable development in Chinese education. Athletics Fall sports Boys Beach Volleyball (2013) Cross-Country (Co-ed) Football Boys Water Polo Girls Tennis Girls Volleyball Girls Golf Surfing Cheerleading Marching Band/Dance Guard Winter sports Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Wrestling (Co-ed) Girls Water Polo Boys Soccer Girls Soccer Surfing (Co-ed) Rugby Spring sports Track (Co-ed) Baseball Boys Golf Boys Lacrosse Girls Lacrosse Softball Swimming (Co-ed) Boys Tennis Boys Volleyball Media appearances Film The movie The Hot Chick was filmed here. Kurt Russell wears an RUHS Senior class ring in the 1988 film Tequila Sunrise Television In Season 3, Episode 27 of The Beverly Hillbillies, Alan Reed Jr., as a beatnik, stepped out of a car in the Clampetts' driveway, stared at the front of the mansion and said, "Man! This place looks like Redondo High!" Broadcast Ironclad Digital Media and the Ironclad Sports Network (ISN) have featured Redondo Union High School in numerous sports broadcasts and digital media productions, all of which have been directed by Mason Ramirez. Notable alumni Jim Allison – AFL player – San Diego Chargers Yaasmeen Bedart-Ghani – USA international volleyball player Tyler Bindon - New Zealand soccer player - Reading F.C. and New Zealand men's national football team Dez Cadena – Singer for Black Flag Iris Cummings – Aviator and competition swimmer Dominik Eberle – NFL Kicker Keith Ellison – NFL – Buffalo Bills Kevin Ellison – University of Southern California Trojans Morgan Ensberg – MLB – New York Yankees Carla Esparza (née: O'Connell) – Professional mixed martial artist, inaugural UFC Strawweight Champion (2014) Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme – Member of the Manson family Nona Gaye – Recording artist and daughter of Marvin Gaye Lynn Hoyem – NFL – Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles Jermar Jefferson – NFL player Charles Lindbergh Sr. – The world renowned pilot, the first to cross the Atlantic non stop in an aircraft, in 1927. (attended for one year, and transferred) Traci Lords – Actress (dropped out at age 15) Byron McMackin – Drummer for Pennywise Demi Moore – Actress (transferred to Fairfax High School after freshman year) Inde Navarrette - Actress Ty Page – Professional skateboarder Donald Peterman – Academy Award-nominated cinematographer The Smothers Brothers – Comedians who hosted a prime time television series in the 1960s. [4] Ted Stevens – Former United States Senator for Alaska Dijon Thompson – Former NBA player with the Phoenix Suns and Atlanta Hawks, currently playing for Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. Sean Reynolds – MLB – San Diego Padres Sean Rosenthal – Olympic Beach Volleyball player Claire Wineland – Activist, author and speaker Wendell White - Basketball player who played overseas Notes External links RUHS website Redondo Unified School District Website Redondo Sports Website RUHS Student Newspaper RUHS Theatre Arts RUHS Cross Country/Track and Field RUHS Alumni Association Website Beach Cities Robotics RUHS Class of 1969 RUHS Band RUHS Graduation Requirements RUHS Registration Information RUHS Key Club RUHS Student Broadcast RUHS Associated Student Body RUHS Parent Teacher Student Association