About Garden Grove HS's History

In our eighty-six year history of Garden Grove High School there have been many outstanding events, moments, and achievements. The Argonaut Strength has always been the people of Garden Grove High School. Students and staff atempt to live up to our school motto: Pride, Performance and the Pursuit of Excellence. You are becoming part of this proud tradition and can continue the legacy by always doing your best in school, at home and in the community.

Garden Grove High School is located in Garden Grove, California. It is a member of the Garden Grove Unified School District. The school's athletic teams are known as the Argonauts.

The Garden Grove Union High School District was established in 1921 in response to attempts by neighboring school districts to annex the Garden Grove area. GGHS opened its doors in September 1921 in temporary facilities. The school moved to its present location on Stanford Avenue in 1923.

The school's athletic teams were originally known as "Chili Peppers," reflecting the dominant local crop of the time. Later in the 20s, the more dignified "Argonauts" was chosen.