Pioneer Heritage

History

Simi Valley High School was established in 1920 as the first high school in the community. Originally located on School Street, the school moved in 1964 to a new and larger campus at Cochran and Stow streets to better support a rapidly growing student population. The new campus was designed with multiple buildings organized around open outdoor quads, a layout commonly used in California schools built during the 1960s.

In 1994, the Northridge earthquake caused significant damage, requiring students to temporarily attend classes at Royal High School. The gym reopened in 1995 after repairs restored full access to campus facilities. Shortly after, in 1996, the school transitioned from a three-year to a four-year model, adding 9th grade to the campus for the first time.

Beginning in 2022, Simi Valley High School entered a major modernization phase. Renovations have included updated classrooms, a redesigned main quad, and ongoing construction of a new multipurpose building scheduled to open in 2027.

For more than a century, Simi Valley High School has continued to grow, evolve, and serve the community while honoring its longstanding Pioneer legacy.

Crest

The school's crest is displayed on the outside of the gymnasium facing the main quad. The land grant, halberd, and arrow represent the early Native American and Spanish heritage of Simi Valley. The torch and atom symbolize education. The cross and mountains represent the missionaries who once traveled through the valley. The orange represents the citrus crops that were once central to the area’s agriculture. The covered wagon symbolizes the pioneers who settled Simi Valley.