School History

Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School is named in honor of a remarkable leader whose dedication to public service and the Latino community left a lasting impact on California. Born on October 13, 1966, in Tijuana, Mexico, Firebaugh became a prominent Democratic member of the California State Assembly, serving from 1998 until his passing in 2006.

 

A proud graduate of UC Berkeley with a degree in political science and a law degree from UCLA, Firebaugh was deeply committed to advancing the needs of his community. He served as Assembly Majority Leader and Chairman of the California Latino Legislative Caucus in his final term, where he championed issues vital to the Latino community and California as a whole.

Firebaugh was a resident of South Gate and was actively seeking the Democratic nomination for the California State Senate at the time of his untimely passing from complications related to a liver ailment.

 

In recognition of his dedication to public service, education, and the Latino community, Firebaugh High School continues to inspire students to follow in his footsteps by pursuing leadership, advocacy, and social justice. The legacy of Marco Antonio Firebaugh lives on through every student who walks our halls.