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About Us

Welcome to King-Chavez Community High School, home of the Lions! At KCCHS, our school community is our family. We take great pride in our approach to academics, arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities, putting student support and high expectations at the forefront of all we do. Our teachers and support staff work diligently to create a culturally rich, responsive approach to learning. An unwavering personal investment is made in every student, rooted from a foundation of love. Our students learn to be strong leaders equipped with 21st century skills and, in the spirit of our namesake, ready to become movers in their community!

There are so many things to look forward to at KCCHS, including:

- Free concurrent enrollment with San Diego City College so students may earn college credit in a variety of programs of study while also completing their high school requirements
- Pathways to achieve the California State Seal of Biliteracy, a distinguished recognition that appeals to colleges and employers
- Free after-school clubs, such as Senior Craft Club, Prom Committee, Cooking Club, College Club, Tutoring, and our award winning Mock Trial program
- A comprehensive athletic program that includes physical education (PE) during the regular school day and free after school competitive athletics such as volleyball, soccer, cross country, basketball, track, and softball
- Financial resources and support for graduates through our Alumni College Assistance Program (ACAP)
- Embedded mental health and wellness practices, as well as support from trained mental health practitioners and counselors
- Small class sizes to foster relationships and provide individualized student support
- Free bus and trolley transportation

We invite you to join us in our mission as we seek excellence in academics, arts, and athletics from the foundation of love!

Teacher meets with small group of high school students

Our Dual Language Approach

Speaking multiple languages has been proven to enhance memory, concentration, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and multitasking skills. It helps build cross-cultural understanding, self-esteem, and positive attitudes toward global languages and cultures – and it broadens our students’ understanding of the global society we live in today. Those are just a few of the many great reasons why King-Chavez Neighborhood of Schools uses a dual language approach.

At KCCHS, we build upon the Dual Language Program that King-Chavez elementary and middle school students participate in. We empower students with a comprehensive foreign language program and multiple pathways to achieve the CA State Seal of Biliteracy. The CA State Seal of Biliteracy recognizes high school graduates who have achieved proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing at least one more language in addition to English. This distinguished gold seal appears on a diploma or transcript and is recognized as a statement of accomplishment by college admissions and employers.