The mascot is the condor and the school colors are navy and gold.

[2] Cal Hi has been recently honored as a California Distinguished School, and is highly praised for its academies.

Many sports are offered, such as golf, soccer, tennis, water polo, swimming, softball, baseball, volleyball, cross-country, wrestling, track, cheerleading and football.

The band has also won many commendations and awards, including sweepstakes at the local Band Jam competition 4 years running under the direction of Doug Nordquist (2004–2006), and has ranked 6th in the SCSBOA Marching Band Championship Competition!

These three-year programs teach students about their chosen course of study during their Sophomore, Junior, and Senior year.