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| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]] [[secondary school|secondary]] |
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| principal = Kenisha Williams |
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| students = 2,207 (2022–23)<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=April 21, 2024}}</ref> |
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| mascot = [[Mustang (horse)|Mustang]] |
| mascot = [[Mustang (horse)|Mustang]] |
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| colors = {{color box|#660000}}[[Maroon (color)|Maroon]], {{color box|#003333}}[[Navy blue|Navy]], and {{color box|#CC9933}}[[Gold (color)|Gold]] |
| colors = {{color box|#660000}}[[Maroon (color)|Maroon]], {{color box|#003333}}[[Navy blue|Navy]], and {{color box|#CC9933}}[[Gold (color)|Gold]] |
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Revision as of 02:07, 22 April 2024
| Wekiva School | |
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| Address | |
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2501 N. Hiawassee Road, Apopka, Florida 32703 , United States | |
| Coordinates | 28°38′17″N 81°28′26″W / 28.638114°N 81.47378°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Motto | Prepare for Greatness |
| Established | 2007[1] |
| School district | Orange County Public Schools |
| NCES District ID | 1201440[4] |
| CEEB code | 100035 |
| NCES School ID | 120144005017[3] |
| Principal | Kenisha Williams |
| Faculty | 91.00 (on an FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Number of students | 2,207 (2022–23)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 24.25[2] |
| Color(s) | Maroon, Navy, and Gold |
| Mascot | Mustang |
| Newspaper | The Mustang Times[5] |
| Yearbook | Marshtackie |
| Website | Official 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
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
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
Wekiva is one of nine Orange County Public Schools to offer the AICE Diploma.[8]
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.[9]
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.[10]
Notable people
Alumni
- Tyler Davis, football player for Clemson Tigers
- Logan Gilbert, baseball player for Seattle Mariners
- Renardo Green, football player for Florida State Seminoles
- Paul Reed, basketball player for Philadelphia 76ers
References
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2010-05-12.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ a b c "Wekiva High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - Wekiva High School (120144005017)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Orange". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ^ https://wekivahs.ocps.net/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=1106531 [dead link]
- ^ "Home - Wekiva Hs". Retrieved 2023-07-23.
- ^ "AFJROTC". Wekiva HS Official Website. Wekiva High School. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
- ^ "Advanced Studies - Orange County Public Schools". Retrieved 2023-07-23.
- ^ "Certifications - Wekiva Culinary". Retrieved 2023-07-23.
- ^ "Agriscience Magnet" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-07-23.
External links
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