[5] Due to the large student body, school days were split into two shifts, mornings for underclassmen and afternoons for upperclassmen.

[6] Over the years, enrollment decreased due to various factors, including the opening of Edison High School in 1969.

The school's marching band, called the "Royal Regiment", represented California at Ronald Reagan's 1981 inaugural parade.

In March 2005, the school drumline and band was filmed in Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback Girl" music video.

The school is known for its vocal music program including the advanced choir, called the "Troubadours", which has performed at conferences and conventions.

competes in the Sunset League and is a part of the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section (CIF).