Brea Olinda High School
Brea Olinda High School is public high school located in Brea, California. Established in 1927, the school was originally located across the street from what is now the Brea Mall. In 1989, the school moved to its current 50-acre, $36 million home overlooking the city. The school has a current enrollment of approximately 2,100 students in grades nine through 12.
The school offers eight honors courses and 13 Advanced Placement courses are offered. Many students take advantage of an optional seventh period so they can find time for electives like ROP photography and police science, drawing, ceramics, woodshop, drama, instrumental music and choir. In fall of 2005, the school launched the Global IT Academy, an accelerated program in emerging technologies enhanced through global partnerships in education and business.
The school's nickname is the Wildcats, and the Wildcat athletic program has produced several championships, especially in Girl's Basketball. The Lady Wildcats won the national title in 2004, and they have also won nine state championships (1989, 1991-1994, 1998-2000). Other state champinoships were in Football (1961-1963, (A-Division)), Boys Soccer (1986), Cross Country (2006), and Girls Swimming (2001-2002).
Significance
BOHS is the high school alma mater of REDdimension Wiki Circle member Debbie McNulty. Debbie started at BOHSin 1978 and graduated in 1982.
Notable Alumni
- Hetfield, James - Lead Singer of Metallica (class of 1981)
