Clewiston High School
| Clewiston High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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1501 South Francisco Street , 33440 United States | |
| Coordinates | 26°44′28″N 80°55′25″W / 26.741184°N 80.923544°W |
| Information | |
| School type | public, high school |
| School district | Hendry County Schools |
| NCES District ID | 1200780[1] |
| Superintendent | Paul K. Puletti [2] |
| NCES School ID | 120078002663[3] |
| Principal | George Duckstein [4] |
| Faculty | 40 (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis)[3] |
| Grades | 9—12 |
| Gender | coed |
| Enrollment | 967[3] (2013) |
| Average class size | 25 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 24.18[3] |
| Campus type | rural |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Fight song | Eye of the Tiger |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Team name | Clewiston Tigers |
| Accreditation | 2010 |
| Website | Clewiston High School website |
Clewiston High School in Clewiston, Florida is one of two public high schools of the Hendry County Schools system.[5] A small pre-kindergarten program is also operated at this school for the children of current CHS students.[3]
Students
The student body is 52% female and 48% male. Minorities constitute 71% of the total enrollment of the school. The largest single ethnic group is Hispanic, comprising 44% of the total.[5]
According to the U.S. News and World Report for the 2009–2010 school year, Clewiston High School is a Title I funds-receiving school, with 63% of its student body considered "economically disadvantaged".[5] Clewiston High School offers Advanced Placement courses, which approximately 30% of its students take. Students also have the opportunity to dual-enroll with Palm Beach State College, Edison State College, or Florida Gulf Coast University. Through this program, all expenses are paid for through the school district. When calculating the letter grade for the schools, dual-enrollment and AP enrollment numbers are included.
School ratings
Letter Grades:
- In 2012–2013, this school received a grade of "C".
- In 2011–2012, this school received a grade of "D".
- In 2010–2011, this school received a grade of "C".
- In 2009–2010, this school received a grade of "D".
- In 2008–2009, this school received a grade of "F".
Student proficiency in reading and mathematics, as measured by standardized tests, is above the district average: 29% of Clewiston students are proficient in reading compared to 21% districtwide, and 65% are proficient in mathematics compared to 60% districtwide.[5] These evaluations are based on the results of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test better known as the F-CAT.
Faculty
The current principal is George Duckstein. There are 40 other faculty and staff at Clewiston High School.
Athletics
Clewiston High School offers nine sports (eight for males and nine for females), these include Football, Track, Cross Country, Soccer, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and Golf. Nine clubs are also available for students to join.
Notable alumni
- Randy Dixon – American football player
- Reggie Freeman – American football player
- Eric Green – American football player
- Alfonso Marshall – American football player
- Dan Miller – American football player
- Quorey Payne - American football player
References
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Hendry". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved May 29, 2011.
- ^ "Superintendent". Hendry County Schools. 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
- ^ a b c d e "Search for Public Schools - Clewiston High School (120078002663)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved May 29, 2011.
- ^ "Staff Listings & E-Mail Contacts: Administrations". administrative directory. Clewiston High School. 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
- ^ a b c d "Clewiston High School". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 20 January 2013.