Citrus High School

For the school in California see Citrus High School (Fontana, California)

Citrus High School

Citrus High School Emblem
Name	Citrus high school
Address	600 W Highland Blvd.
Town	Inverness, Florida 34452
Established	1911
Type	Public secondary
Principal	Dale Johns
Students	Coeducational
Rivals	Crystal River Pirates, Lecanto Panthers
District	Citrus County School District
Mascot	Hurricanes
Colors	Black and Vegas Gold	[1]

Citrus High School (CHS) is a public high school in the town of Inverness, Florida, United States. Citrus High currently offers a four year curriculum in grades 9-12, and currently has an enrollment of 1,500-1,700 students. The school was originally founded in 1911 and in 2011 is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Citrus High, nicknamed the Hurricanes, was the first of the three high schools in the Citrus County District, which also includes Crystal River High, in the coastal town of Crystal River and Lecanto High, located in the center of the county. Last year Citrus high was awarded an "A" school grade by the state of Florida, and is currently awaiting news of this year's status. As of the 2011-2012 school year Mr. Dale Johns is Citrus High's principal, with Dr. Linda Connors, Mrs. Teresa Alvarado, and Mr. Jonny Bishop serving as Assistant Principals.

History

History

100 Year Anniversary

CENTURY

Activities

Sports

SPORTS

Football
Wrestling
Golf
Swimming

Clubs

ACTIVITIES

Biology Club
Paintball Club
Key Club (community services)

Fine Arts

ARTS

Creative Photography

Adults of Citrus High

Faculty

STAFF

Notable Alumni

GRADUATES

Kissy Simmons - Actress, Class of 1993

References

The school's official website is http://www.citrus.k12.fl.us/chs/