Beverly Hills High School is a public high school at 241 S Moreno Dr in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. Its unusual Swim Gym has a basketball court floor that opens to reveal a 25-yard pool, a feature seen in films including It’s a Wonderful Life and Clueless. The school also has courses in TV production, communication studies and astronomy, alongside a range of academic subjects. It is an active school, so plan around a public event or performance rather than expecting general visitor access.
The Swim Gym on screen
The school’s Swim Gym has a basketball court floor that can open to reveal a 25-yard swimming pool. The setup appears in several films, including Clueless, Real Women Have Curves, Whatever It Takes and The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer.
In It’s a Wonderful Life, the gym appears as Bedford Falls High School during the prom scene. The floor opens beneath the dancers, revealing the pool below.
Courses and public events
The school’s academic program includes TV production, communication studies and astronomy, alongside a broad range of subjects. Its sports teams include tennis, basketball and soccer, and games and pep rallies draw supporters.
Beverly Hills High School is an operating campus, not a general visitor attraction. Look for a public event or performance, and confirm access with the school before visiting.
Preguntas frecuentes
Can you visit Beverly Hills High School?
It is an active school, so plan to attend a public event or performance rather than expecting general visitor access. Check with the school about access before you go.
What is the Swim Gym?
It is a gymnasium with a basketball court floor that opens to reveal a 25-yard swimming pool.
Which films feature Beverly Hills High School?
The school’s Swim Gym appears in films including It’s a Wonderful Life, Clueless, Real Women Have Curves, Whatever It Takes and The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer.
