It is primarily a middle to upper-middle income community placing a high value on education. The population is approximately 54,000. The high school is a 3-year, public, comprehensive high school with a reputation for academic excellence and an emphasis on preparation for college. It is full accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
College recommending grades are A and B .
Grade Point Average is based on all subjects, except P.E., taken in grades 10,11,12. Rank in class is calculated on these 10-12 grades. Grades are not weighted on these calculations. The academic year is made up of two 18-week semesters. Studen may take up to 7 courses each semester.