Chula Vista first opened in the summer of 1947, operating out of a temporary campus in Brown Field Municipal Airport with an estimated student enrollment of 650.

[4] In November 2023, San Diego County leaders recently honored the 25 'Most Remarkable Teens,' with Chris Moya from Chula Vista High recognized for LGBTQ+ activism.

[8] The effort, led by Student Board Representative Izayah Ringfield and Trustee Marti Emerald, this initiative aims to visit all district high schools and adult education centers by May.

[9] The campaign offers eligible students the opportunity to register or pre-register to vote, with assistance from the League of Women Voters and the county registrar.

NJROTC (Naval Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps): A program that helps students build leadership and responsibility while learning about the Navy.