at the CSBC (California State Band Championships) in 2013 and continued on to earn fourth place (overall) with both high percussion and high auxiliary for the first time in Division 5A in 2014. In 2017, La Quinta's Drumline made it to SCPA (Southern California Performing Arts) Finals for the first time and achieved second place. The year after, they won first place with their show "Going Home", with an overall score of 93.8375. Along with Marching and Symphonic Band, La Quinta High School offers other music classes such as Concert Choir and String Orchestra. The Vocal Ensemble and the Zero Period Advanced Orchestra have earned Superior ratings at festivals throughout Southern California. Electives La Quinta has two elective departments: Fine Arts and Business. Fine arts students win numerous awards each year for their projects. La Quinta has one of the largest Business departments in Orange County, California; it offers classes to obtain either an Accounting Certificate or Business Ownership Certificate as a supplement to college applications or resumes. Notable alumni Brent Kutzle, American musician best known for playing the bass guitar and cello for the band OneRepublic Bobby Crosby, former Major League Baseball (MLB) shortstop Brandon Laird, former MLB third baseman for the New York Yankees & Houston Astros, currently playing for the Chiba Lotte Marines Gerald Laird, MLB catcher who is currently a free agent Ian Kennedy, MLB pitcher for the Kansas City Royals Ian Stewart, former MLB third baseman Joon Park, Korean-American singer, actor and leader of the Korean pop group g.o.d Christian Ramirez, professional soccer player Jamie Subandhi, Olympic badminton player Oscar Munoz, CEO, United Airlines References External links Official site of school School Report Card Garden Grove Unified School District Orange County Department of Education La Quinta High School API Score County Schools API Scores CIF Southern Section Maxpreps LQHS Educational institutions established in 1963 High schools in Orange County, California Public high schools in California Westminster, California 1963 establishments in California