Castle Park High School (CPH) is a four-year public high school serving grades 9–12 in Chula Vista, California, United States. Established in 1963, serves approximately 1,500 students. Those of which are primarily from low to middle-income families. The campus covers 46 acres and is just six miles north of the Mexico–United States border.

Ollier v. Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) is a legal case involving allegations of Title IX violations at Castle Park High School (CPHS) in California, concerning gender equality in school athletics.

The case was brought by female students on the softball team at CPHS who filed a class-action lawsuit against the (SUHSD), claiming the school failed to provide equal athletic opportunities for female athletes. The argument was in regards to that the school's softball team received less support and poorer facilities compared to the boys' baseball team.

The court under the United States District Court for the Southern District of California agreed with the plaintiff, ruling that:

1. The school took negative actions against the plaintiffs because they raised these concerns.
2. The reasons the school gave for firing Coach Martinez were untrue and intended as a way of retaliation.

• 2007: Girls softball players from Castle Park High School file a lawsuit against the Sweetwater Union High School District.
• 2009: U.S. District Judge M. James Lorenz rules against the district, which pays nearly $500,000 in legal fees.
• 2012: The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a 2012 ruling that the Sweetwater Union High School violated Title IX.
• 2012: Following a 10-day trial, Judge Lorenz finds the district in violation.
• April 2023: The district dedicates $1.6 million in improvements to the softball field.

The ruling required the school district to take steps to address the imbalance in athletic opportunities. The district's appeal of the decision was unsuccessful. The references used concerning this case are: Jackson v. Birmingham Board of Education, 544 U.S. 167 (2005). Emeldi v. University of Oregon, 698 F.3d 715 (9th Cir. 2012). Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

Many of Castle Park's classrooms were renovated in 2006 by Turner Construction Company, and as a result classrooms now are air-conditioned with energy-efficient lighting and windows. Classrooms are also now internet-ready and have new whiteboards, cabinets, flooring, and paint. The school's landscape was recently cleaned up in 2009 - 2010, and the entire school was repainted on the exterior with a more rich, earth-toned tan color in 2011. These much-needed improvements will be followed up by another phase of construction which is slated to begin within the next few years with Proposition O.

September 2009, Congressman Bob Filner presented the school with an American flag, as part of a way to recognize the school’s efforts toward academic improvement.

October 3, 2011, Castle Park High's former principal, Diego Ochoa, and assistant principal, Abram Jimenez, stepped down after $21,583 was taken from nine student clubs without advisers' knowledge. The funds were deposited into an account for other school expenses, including employee gifts, luncheons, parking costs, a $600 chainsaw, and a $130 football helmet for a local doctor. Additionally, there were unpaid bills totaling $72,712 for items like yearbooks and uniforms.

In a related matter, Ochoa facilitated over 115 unauthorized grade changes after a credit recovery session, which involved eliminating D's and F's from student transcripts, in violation of district policy. Ochoa was initially in consideration for a promotion to executive director of middle schools; however, he was reassigned to the principal role at Bonita Vista Middle before his resignation.

In November 2011, a teacher at the school was investigated by the Sweetwater Union High School District for allegedly showing an inappropriate film to students. The preliminary investigation found "no merit" to the claims, and the teacher remained employed. Around the same time, a separate incident for a potential sex crime in the cafeteria was dismissed as "horseplay that went too far."

November 30, 2011, the school was under investigation for three incidents involving teachers and students. A history teacher was put on paid administrative leave due to an altercation with a student, and a biology teacher was put on unpaid leave after being arrested for possession of methamphetamine. (Nov. 7) In addition, four football players were charged with sexual assault in a hazing incident.(Oct. 17) The principal at the time, Virginia Sandoval Johnson, stated that the school is increasing supervision to ensure student safety.

As of December 19, 2014, the school faced student transfers, with over 25% of its students leaving due to concerns about violence and declining academics.

In July 2017, rumours arose regarding the possible retirement of its long-standing mascot, Tommy Trojan. The speculation began when a large mural of Tommy was taken down during an $800,000 renovation project to upgrade the gym. However, the District confirmed that the mascot would remain and was not being replaced.

2018, School staff, including both teachers and non-teaching employees, were accused of inappropriate behavior, including sexual harassment and physical assault. Rather than facing termination, these employees were transferred to other schools or positions. This practice, known as "passing the trash," where employees investigated for misconduct, including sexual harassment and physical assault, were moved to other schools. A football coach and custodian at Castle Park High School was accused of using a racial slur and assaulting students.

In August 2019, a 20-year-old former student from Chula Vista High School was sentenced to federal prison for recruiting classmates to smuggle drugs across the Mexico–United States border. At the time, he was a U.S. citizen living in Tijuana and organized a scheme in which Castle Park High School students smuggled methamphetamine and fentanyl into the U.S. by strapping these narcotics to their bodies.

In March 2020, students in the Sweetwater Union High School District held walkouts in response to budget cuts. The cuts included 237 positions, such as teachers and counselors, and the closure of 12 learning centers.

In August 2021, Castle Park High School ASB Dean/ Title IX Compliance Officer, Bobbi Acosta, performed the Heimlich maneuver on a student, who was choking after accidentally swallowing plastic.

In September 2022, a parent of a Castle Park High School student announced that she planned to sue the Sweetwater Union High School District after her son broke his ankle during a physical education class. The injury occurred on August 9 when he stepped into a pothole on the basketball court. The incident followed a student-led social media campaign that highlighted poor conditions at the school, including damaged facilities. Although the district board did approve a plan for improvements in July, the parent and her attorney claimed that no significant repairs had been made. Another family from Southwest High School was taking legal action after their son also sustained injuries on the school's soccer field.

In May 2023, A baseball player from Castle Park High School experienced a serious injury during a game. He sustained spinal and skull fractures.

Castle Park High School and the Sweetwater Union High School District as a whole, are currently renovating their facilities (as of 2024) including building a new football stadium. The district is investing $42 million to update infrastructure and athletic facilities. The main goal of these improvements is to enhance safety and the quality of education.

Available programs that the school offers under AP are the following: Calculus, English Language and Composition, Psychology, Pre-Calculus, Spanish Language/Spanish Literature, Statistics, Studio Art, US Government and Politics, US History, and lastly World History.

Other programs that the school offers include the Science Innovation Academy, which provides advanced A-G academics alongside hands-on experiences in the STEM fields. This program helps students prepare for careers in science and technology. It includes advanced courses, internships, and mentorship opportunities. "STEM Goes Red" is an initiative by the American Heart Association aimed at encouraging female students, particularly Latinas, to (STEM).

The school in addition also offers Sports Medicine which covers basic anatomy and emergency care. Sales and Marketing, ACE Mentor Program, sponsored by Turner Construction since 2006, AVID, English Language Learners (ELL), and Band. Along with Bonita Vista High School, Castle Park High School is one of only two schools in the Sweetwater Union School District that offers International Baccalaureate classes.

Castle Park High School has developed a strong athletic tradition since its adoption by the USC Trojans in 1963.

• Fall sports: football, girls' golf, cross country, cheerleading, girls' tennis, girls' volleyball, and boys' water polo
• Winter sports: boys' basketball, girls' basketball, roller hockey, boys' soccer, girls' soccer, girls' water polo, wrestling
• Spring sports: baseball, boys' golf, softball, swimming, boys' tennis, track and field, girls' beach volleyball, and boys' volleyball

Clubs include: Thespian/Drama Club, AASU, Grupo Folklorico, Puente, Academic League, Year Book, Robotics, SBL, AVID, S.I.A.(Science Innovation Academy), Spanish Club, MECHA, CSF, Dance Company, Trojan Brigade, Ecology Club, Cheer Leaders, APSA, Rap Club and Social Justice Club

This article's list of alumni may not follow Wikipedia's verifiability policy. Please improve this article by removing names that do not have independent reliable sources showing they merit inclusion in this article AND are alumni, or by incorporating the relevant publications into the body of the article through appropriate citations. (October 2024)

• John Fox, NFL coach
• Zeke Moreno, football player
• Moses Moreno, football player
• Jerome Haywood, football player
• Benji Gil, baseball player
• Steve Riley, football player
• Alex Sanabia, baseball player
• DeMarco Sampson, football player
• Michael Farfan, soccer player, twin
• Gabriel Farfán, soccer player, twin
• Luq Barcoo, football player
• Albert Lacson, Associate Professor and the chair of the American Studies Department at Grinnell College

• Education in California

• Chula Vista Master School Index
• cph.sweetwaterschools.org

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