Wekiva High School
| 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 | Dr. Baker Drayton |
| Faculty | 95.00 (FTE)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Number of students | 2,075 (2019–20)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 21.84[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 is Dr. Baker Drayton.[6]
Programs
Wekiva High has multiple programs for students.
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 Academy
There is also an AICE diploma track at Wekiva.
Wekiva Culinary
Wekiva offers a highly successful culinary program, offered to those who not only want to cook, but those who have an interest in pursuing a career in the Culinary or Hospitality Industry.
Agriscience Academy
Wekiva offers a well-performing Agriscience program, in which students learn about knowledge in a classroom and lab setting that will prepare them for one of the many careers in the agricultural industry. The program also works in collaboration with the school's FFA chapter.
Notable people
Alumni
- Tyler Davis, football player for Clemson Tigers
- Logan Gilbert, baseball player for Seattle Mariners
- Paul Reed, basketball player for Philadelphia 76ers
- Conner Adkins, son of world’s hottest German mom Impact F.C.
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 May 19, 2021.
- ^ "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". Archived from the original on 2010-06-25. Retrieved 2010-01-08.
- ^ "AFJROTC". Wekiva HS Official Website. Wekiva High School. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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