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{{Short description|Public high school in Apopka, Florida, United States}}
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| name = Wekiva School
| name = Wekiva High School
| logo =
| logo =
| motto = Prepare for Greatness
| motto = Prepare for Greatness
| established = 2007<ref>https://www.ocps.net/lc/north/hwe/schoolinfo/Documents/School%20Profile%202009%20-%202010.pdf</ref>
| established = 2007<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ocps.net/lc/north/hwe/schoolinfo/Documents/School%20Profile%202009%20-%202010.pdf |title=Wekiva High School Profile 2009 - 2010 |access-date=2010-05-12 |archive-date=2011-10-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002150522/https://www.ocps.net/lc/north/hwe/schoolinfo/Documents/School%20Profile%202009%20-%202010.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]] [[secondary school|secondary]]
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]] [[secondary school|secondary]]
| principal = Michelle Erickson
| principal = Kenisha Williams
| faculty =
| teaching_staff = 93.00 {{FTE}}<ref name=NCES/>
| students =2,281 (2016-17)<ref>[http://www.fhsaa.org/sites/default/files/attachments/info-page/population_report_for_web.pdf FHSAA Student Population Report]</ref>
| ratio = 23.48<ref name=NCES/>
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| mascot = [[Mustang (horse)|Mustang]]
| students = 2,184 (2023–2024)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=1201440&SchoolPageNum=17&ID=120144005017|title=Wekiva High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=December 8, 2024}}</ref>
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| colors = [[Maroon (color)|Maroon]], [[Navy blue|Navy]] and [[Gold (color)|Gold]]
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| mascot = [[Mustang (horse)|Mustang]]
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| district = [[Orange County Public Schools]]
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| colors = {{color box|#660000}}[[Maroon (color)|Maroon]], {{color box|#003333}}[[Navy blue|Navy]], and {{color box|#CC9933}}[[Gold (color)|Gold]]
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| city = [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]]
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| district = [[Orange County Public Schools]]
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| state = [[Florida]]
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| city = [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]]
| country = [[United States]]
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| state = [[Florida]]
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| website = {{Official website|https://www.ocps.net/lc/north/hwe/Pages/default.aspx}}
| country = U.S.
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| grades = [[Ninth grade|9]]&ndash;[[Twelfth grade|12]]
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| website = {{Official website|https://www.ocps.net/lc/north/hwe/Pages/default.aspx}}
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| address = 2501 N. Hiawassee Road, Apopka, Florida 32703
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| grades = [[Ninth grade|9]]&ndash;[[Twelfth grade|12]]
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| us_nces_school_id = {{NCES School ID|120144005017|school_name=Wekiva High School|access_date=15 July 2015}}
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| address = 2501 N. Hiawassee Road, Apopka, Florida 32703
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| us_nces_district_id = {{NCES District ID|1201440|district_name=Orange|access_date=15 July 2015}}
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| us_nces_school_id = {{NCES School ID|120144005017|school_name=Wekiva High School|access_date=15 July 2015}}
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| ceeb = 100035
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| us_nces_district_id = {{NCES District ID|1201440|district_name=Orange|access_date=15 July 2015}}
| newspaper = The Mustang Times<ref>https://wekivahs.ocps.net/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=1106531</ref>
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| ceeb = 100035
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| coordinates = {{coord|28.638114|-81.47378|type:edu_region:US|display=title}}
| newspaper = The Mustang Times<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.wekivamustangs.com/ | title=Official Website of the Wekiva High School Sports | website=www.wekivamustangs.com}}</ref>
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'''Walmart High School''' is a high school located in [[Apopka]], in northwest [[Orange County, Florida]], [[United States]]. The school mascot is the [[Mustang (horse)|mustang]]. The school colors are [[Maroon (color)|maroon]], [[Navy (color)|navy]] and [[Gold (color)|gold]]. It was established in 2007 as a relief school for [[The Best High School in Apopka area Apopka High School]] and [[Ocoee High School]]. Its principal is Michelle Erickson.<ref name="schoolinfo">https://www.ocps.net/lc/north/hwe/schoolinfo/Pages/default.aspx</ref>
'''Wekiva High School''' is a high school located in [[Apopka, Florida]], United States. The school mascot is the [[Mustang (horse)|mustang]]. The school colors are [[Maroon (color)|maroon]], [[Navy (color)|navy]] and [[Gold (color)|gold]]. It was established in 2007 as a relief school for [[Apopka High School]] and [[Ocoee High School]]. Its principal since July 2023 is Kenisha Williams.<ref name="schoolinfo">{{Cite web |url=https://wekivahs.ocps.net/ |title=Home - Wekiva Hs |access-date=2023-07-23 }}</ref>

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== Programs ==
== Programs ==
In addition to typical academic, athletic programs offered by public high schools in Orange County, Wekiva High has a JROTC program, advanced studies program, and two magnet programs.
Wekiva High has multiple programs for students.


=== JROTC ===
=== JROTC ===
Wekiva High School's Inaugural AFJROTC cadet program competed at the 22nd Annual First Coast [[United States Air Force|AF]][[JROTC]] Invitational Drill Competition on January 16, 2010, at NB Forrest High School in Jacksonville, FL.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wekivahs.ocps.net/academics/programs/j_r_o_t_c|title=AFJROTC|last=|first=|date=|website=Wekiva HS Official Website|publisher=Wekiva High School|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=17-Sep-19}}</ref>
Wekiva High School's Inaugural AFJROTC cadet program competed at the 22nd Annual First Coast [[United States Air Force|AF]][[JROTC]] Invitational Drill Competition on January 16, 2010, at NB Forrest High School in Jacksonville, FL.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wekivahs.ocps.net/academics/programs/j_r_o_t_c|title=AFJROTC|last=|first=|date=|website=Wekiva HS Official Website|publisher=Wekiva High School|archive-url=|archivedate=|accessdate=17 September 2019}}</ref>


=== Cambridge Academy ===
=== Cambridge AICE Diploma Program ===
Wekiva is one of nine Orange County Public Schools to offer the [[Advanced International Certificate of Education|AICE]] Diploma.<ref name="aice">{{Cite web |url=https://www.ocps.net/departments/curriculum__and_digital_learning/advanced_studies |title=Advanced Studies - Orange County Public Schools |access-date=2023-07-23 }}</ref>
The [[Cambridge Academy for Higher Education]] sponsors the AICE program at Wekiva.

=== Wekiva Culinary ===
Wekiva offers a culinary magnet program that accredits students toward Certified Food Safety Manager, Food Protection Manager (ServSafe®), and National ProStart Certificate of Achievement.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wekivaculinary.org/certifications-offered/ |title=Certifications - Wekiva Culinary |access-date=2023-07-23 }}</ref>

=== Agriscience Academy ===
Wekiva offers an Agriscience Academy, a program that focuses on aquaponics, biotechnology, animal science, agribusiness, and horticulture. The curriculum offers dual enrollment, animal husbandry, and industry certification curricula.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cdnsm5-ss15.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_83962/File/Academics%20&%20Curriculum/Programs/Agriscience%20Magnet%20website.pdf |title=Agriscience Magnet |access-date=2023-07-23 }}</ref>

==Notable people==
===Alumni===
*[[Tyler Davis (defensive lineman)|Tyler Davis]], football player for [[Los Angeles Rams]]
*[[Logan Gilbert]], baseball player for [[Seattle Mariners]]
*[[Renardo Green]], football player for [[San Francisco 49ers]]
*[[Tashawn Manning]], football player for [[Baltimore Ravens]]
*[[Paul Reed (basketball)|Paul Reed]], basketball player for [[Philadelphia 76ers]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.wekivahigh.ocps.net/ Wekiva High School website]
* {{Official website|http://www.wekivahs.ocps.net/}}


{{Orange County, Florida Schools}}
{{Orange County, Florida Schools}}

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Latest revision as of 03:10, 9 December 2024

Wekiva High School
Address
Map
2501 N. Hiawassee Road, Apopka, Florida 32703

Orlando
,
Florida

United States
Coordinates28°38′17″N 81°28′26″W / 28.638114°N 81.47378°W / 28.638114; -81.47378
Information
TypePublic secondary
MottoPrepare for Greatness
Established2007[1]
School districtOrange County Public Schools
NCES District ID1201440[4]
CEEB code100035
NCES School ID120144005017[3]
PrincipalKenisha Williams
Teaching staff93.00 (on an FTE basis)[2]
Grades9–12
Number of students2,184 (2023–2024)[2]
Student to teacher ratio23.48[2]
Color(s) Maroon,  Navy, and  Gold
MascotMustang
NewspaperThe Mustang Times[5]
YearbookMarshtackie
WebsiteOfficial website

Wekiva High School is a high school located in Apopka, Florida, United States. The school mascot is the mustang. The school colors are maroon, navy and gold. It was established in 2007 as a relief school for Apopka High School and Ocoee High School. Its principal since July 2023 is Kenisha Williams.[6]

Programs

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In addition to typical academic, athletic programs offered by public high schools in Orange County, Wekiva High has a JROTC program, advanced studies program, and two magnet programs.

JROTC

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Wekiva High School's Inaugural AFJROTC cadet program competed at the 22nd Annual First Coast AFJROTC Invitational Drill Competition on January 16, 2010, at NB Forrest High School in Jacksonville, FL.[7]

Cambridge AICE Diploma Program

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Wekiva is one of nine Orange County Public Schools to offer the AICE Diploma.[8]

Wekiva Culinary

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Wekiva offers a culinary magnet program that accredits students toward Certified Food Safety Manager, Food Protection Manager (ServSafe®), and National ProStart Certificate of Achievement.[9]

Agriscience Academy

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Wekiva offers an Agriscience Academy, a program that focuses on aquaponics, biotechnology, animal science, agribusiness, and horticulture. The curriculum offers dual enrollment, animal husbandry, and industry certification curricula.[10]

Notable people

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Alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Wekiva High School Profile 2009 - 2010" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 2, 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c "Wekiva High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  3. ^ "Search for Public Schools - Wekiva High School (120144005017)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  4. ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Orange". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  5. ^ "Official Website of the Wekiva High School Sports". www.wekivamustangs.com.
  6. ^ "Home - Wekiva Hs". Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  7. ^ "AFJROTC". Wekiva HS Official Website. Wekiva High School. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
  8. ^ "Advanced Studies - Orange County Public Schools". Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  9. ^ "Certifications - Wekiva Culinary". Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  10. ^ "Agriscience Magnet" (PDF). Retrieved July 23, 2023.
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