Clovis West High School is actually located in northeast Fresno, California but has strong ties to the community of Clovis, California. Clovis West High School is known throughout the state for its commitment to excellence and has been recognized as a California Distinguished School and a National Blue Ribbon School. Fresno is a community of 407,000 and is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley.
Agriculture is the central economic force in Fresno County.
Farming in Fresno County includes grapes, figs, all varieties of tree fruit and nuts, cotton and various grains. Much of the United States relies on the agricultural production of the San Joaquin Valley. Music at Clovis West High School Since its opening in 1976, Clovis West High School has committed to provide and maintain a quality music program. The Clovis West High School Instrumental Music Department offers Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet, Brass Quintet, and Advanced Placement Music Theory. B.C. The Clovis West performing ensembles participate in various festivals throughout the country and have consistently been recognized for achieving a high standard of excellence through performance.