Covina High School in Covina, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Covina High School is a suburban public school in Covina, California that is part of Covina - Valley Unified School District. It serves 1,080 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.8:1. Its teachers have had 23 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,080 Students

52 Teachers

463 S Hollenbeck Ave

Covina, CA 91723 View local requests

http://www.covinahigh.net

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Covina High School Demographics

76%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

90%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Covina High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 30, 2026

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