In March 2010, a second gymnasium was completed on the site of outdoor basketball courts, called the Event Center.

It has nine classrooms and is fully fitted with a video production studio and sound room, and an art gallery to display student work.

Cal high has a large student and faculty parking area, though demand exceeds available space.

Twelve years of construction were concluded with the installation of SunPower solar panels over the back parking lot in the summer of 2011.

Unlike other schools in the district, Cal High operates on a block schedule.

B-period classes meet on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for 60 minutes from 2:40-3:40 pm.

[11] In 2020, the California High School National History Bowl Team won 2nd place.