Hi Mustangs!   

If you are new to the community, you may be wondering why you should enroll your student at THHS. Our goal is to help our families develop well rounded citizens; critical thinkers, leaders, artists, athletes, and community volunteers. We believe in offering diverse academic and extracurricular opportunities to serve the wide-ranging interests of our students.

This year our theme for the year is UNLIMITED TRABUCO. Our theme represents one of our core values: together, there are no limits to what our students can do. 

Each week, we email a newsletter with a link to our website to families in an effort to help you connect with the school and remain informed of the events occurring at THHS. We also encourage you to follow THHS on Instagram (@THHSmustangs) where we will be providing an inside look at Trabuco and highlights of our events each week. We hope you enjoy this insider-look at all the wonderful ways we are Mustangs. Please also explore our website, where the most up-to-date news and information is posted. Many of the questions you may have about our school and events can be found here. 

Trabuco Hills High School is a WASC-Accredited, California Distinguished School, a “National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence,” a Golden Bell Winner, and a California Pivotal Practice Award recipient. The school has a dedicated, award-winning faculty and staff that provide a warm, caring environment for students and parents. Trabuco Hills has many recognized academic opportunities such as a robust International Baccalaureate (IB) program (with a 100% diploma candidate completion rate for the last three years) and 26 Advanced Placement (AP) classes.  THHS students take more AP tests (Over 1,750 in 2026) and pass at a higher rate (84%) compared to the State average of 64%. Our honors, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced Placement courses give our students the opportunities to excel in any area they choose. In addition to our IB, AP, and honors classes, we offered a wide range of courses to our students.

Programs in the arts and athletics also excel, such as our State Champion Marching Band, our award winning Choir, Orchestra and Drama programs, and our Painting and Ceramics students that have all won numerous awards and accolades.  In 2026, we were awarded the Exemplary Arts in Education Award for the state of California. One of only 26 schools to achieve this honor, and one of only 2 schools in Orange County. This award acknowledges the success of programs as well as the high quality arts education our students receive thanks to our incredible staff. 

There are innovative programs such as AVID, the Medical Science program, Script Writing, and Cinematic Production. We have industry-standard equipment in our Video Production studio, CAD Engineering and Architecture studios and our Computer Graphics/Web-Design/Animation labs, including our Spyder Lab. We also have a business pathway, with courses articulated with Saddleback Valley College for Dual Enrollment credit. All of these programs enrich our school, which stands among the top in the state in academic preparation. 

Trabuco Hills is consistently listed in Newsweek’s National Top 1000 high schools. Our student’s enthusiasm and involvement in school activities contributes to Trabuco’s emergence as a nationally-recognized school. In the area of co-curricular activities, THHS has 25 varsity sports teams for student athletes.  

I encourage you to join our wonderful PTSA, which meets each month.  A special thank you to our PTSA, Boosters, and parent volunteers for support, donations, and dedication to our many programs. Teachers may provide suggested supply lists to students on the first day of school, and Trabuco Hills High School will continue to support any student that may need assistance with any necessary classroom supplies.

I am proud to be a part of an administrative team that develops innovative ideas to impact student achievement and prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century. We are here to support all of our students and continue to strive to work with the community and ensure students are reaching their maximum potential. There is truly something here for each and every student, and we encourage all of our students to find ways to get involved, and find a passion. We ask all students to be responsible, respectful, and connected as we invite you to be a part of THE MUSTANG WAY!

GO BLUE!!!

Alicia Foulk

Principal