What is the difference between division 1 and 2 high schools in CA?

In California, there's no formal "Division 1" and "Division 2" system for high schools in the same way that exists in some college sports. High school athletics in California are organized differently, primarily by section and then sometimes by league within those sections. The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) is the governing body, and it divides schools into sections based on geography. Within those sections, schools might be further divided into leagues based on factors like school size, enrollment, and competitive balance. These leagues aren't consistently named "Division 1" and "Division 2" across the entire state.

Therefore, any differences you might perceive between "Division 1" and "Division 2" high schools in California are likely based on:

* School Size and Enrollment: Larger schools might be grouped together in more competitive leagues, which *could* be informally referred to as "Division 1" by some people. Smaller schools would then be in less competitive leagues, sometimes *informally* called "Division 2." This is not a formal classification, however.

* Geographic Location: The competitiveness of a high school's athletic program can vary significantly depending on the area. Schools in more affluent areas might have better facilities, more resources, and thus more competitive teams than those in less affluent areas. Again, this isn't a formal division system.

* Historical Success: A school with a long history of winning championships might be considered a "Division 1" caliber program, even if the official league structure doesn't reflect that.

In short, the terms "Division 1" and "Division 2" for California high schools are not official designations and lack consistent meaning statewide. The actual structure is far more complex and geographically based.