Newbury Park High School, opened in 1967, is a co-educational public high school located in Newbury Park, California.
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Academics
The school is one of two International Baccalaureate schools in Ventura County, the other being Rio Mesa High School.
In 2006, NPHS underwent a technological overhaul including the addition of new computers and the introduction of Zangle. Implemented at the beginning of the 2006-2007 academic year, Zangle is an online system by Aequitas Solutions for teachers to input and submit grading online, as well as allowing parents to access their child's attendance and grade information. In 2013, Zangle changed its name to "Q", but still performed the same tasks as before.
A second technological overhaul began in the 2015-2016 school year. This included boosted funding for the Panther TV student broadcast program, new Lenovo desktop computers with faster Intel cores and smaller frames, and purchase of charging station carts with Chromebooks or traditional laptops for every department. The school internet system was also revised to be faster, more bring-your-own-device friendly (in terms of ease of Wi-Fi connection), and better security blocks.
NPHS has a technology academy on campus known as the Digital Arts and Technology Academy, or "DATA." This program is for sophomores, juniors and seniors who are selected by faculty to join. The students are enrolled in English, Social Science, Science, and a Technology class together.
Athletics
Newbury Park's athletic teams are known as the Panthers, and the school colors are black and gold. The following sports are offered:
Major Championships
Women's BasketballSouthern California State Champions 1995
Dance Team National Grand Champions 2012, USA National Sweepstakes Champions 2015
Boys Cross Country Division II CIF 2018 State Champion
Girls Cross Country Division II CIF 2019 State Champion
Boys Cross Country Division II CIF 2019 State Champion
Boys NXN Nike Cross Nationals 2019 Champion
Boys Cross Country 2021 Garmin RunningLane National Champions
Boys Cross Country Division II CIF 2022 State Champion
Boys NXN Nike Cross Nationals 2022 Champion
At the 2021 Garmin RunningLane National Championships, Newbury Park runner Colin Sahlman finished in first, followed by brothers Leo Young and Lex Young who finished in second and third, respectively. All three broke Dathan Ritzenhein's previous national high school cross country 5k record of 14:10.
Newbury Park also holds the national high school record for the 4 x Mile relay.
Notable alumni
Jordan Cameron, football player in the NFL
Colby Cameron, football player in the NFL
Belinda Carlisle, singer
Devon Lee Carlson, fashion influencer and entrepreneur
Hailey Clauson, Sports Illustrated swimsuit model
Wayne Cook, football player
Lorna Doom, born Teresa Ryan, bass guitarist in The Germs
Heather Locklear, actress
Adam Long, actor
M. Ward, musician, producer
Katie Meyer, college soccer player
Tara McKeown, professional soccer player
Jason Narvy, actor
Jesse James Rutherford, singer
Colin Sahlman, runner
Jimmie Sherfy, pitcher for Arizona Diamondbacks
Brady Smigiel, college football quarterback for the Michigan Wolverines
Will Svitek, football player in the NFL
Kim Woo-sung, singer in The Rose
Shirley Wu, award-winning data scientist
Leo Young, long-distance runner who competed in the 2023 World Athletics Cross Country Championships