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Tarpon Springs High School

Coordinates: 28°08′39″N 82°46′43″W / 28.14417°N 82.77861°W / 28.14417; -82.77861
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28°08′39″N 82°46′43″W / 28.14417°N 82.77861°W / 28.14417; -82.77861

Tarpon Springs High School
Administration building
Address
Map
1411 Gulf Road

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United States
Information
TypePublic
MottoBe Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Resilient
Established1905
School districtPinellas County Schools
SuperintendentKevin K. Hendrick
PrincipalLeza Fatolitis
Faculty51.67 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
GenderCoeducational
Enrollment1,139 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio22.04[1]
Color(s)   
MascotRey the Sponge Diver
NicknameTSHS
RivalEast Lake High School Palm Harbor University High School
WebsiteTarpon Springs High School

Tarpon Springs High School is a public high school in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The school graduated its first class of seniors in the year 1906.[2] The school is known for its football team, Band, Leadership Conservatory, Culinary department, and Veterinary Science Academy. Its mascot is a sponge diver, reflecting the town's history of sponge diving. The student body was composed of 89% white, 4% African-American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Mixed-Race, and 0% American Indian. The majority of the school body was of Greek descent.[3]

Programs

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  • Veterinary Science Academy
  • Leadership Conservatory of the Arts
  • Culinary
  • Cambridge (AICE)
  • Early Childhood

Clubs

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The school in 2023 had more than 30 clubs, including:

  • Academic Team
  • Art Club
  • Bowling Club
  • Color Guard National Honor Society
  • Cambridge Camaraderie Club
  • Debate Club
  • Drama Club
  • Environment Club
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  • Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
  • Future Farmers of America
  • Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)
  • Greek National Honor Society
  • Girl Friends of Pinellas
  • Interact
  • Key Club
  • Maroon Mob
  • Multi-cultural Committee
  • Mu Alpha Theta (math honor society)
  • National Honor Society
  • National Art Honor Society
  • PMAC
  • Rotary Club
  • Spanish Club
  • Student Council
  • SAVE Club
  • Tri-M Music Honor Society
  • Tarpon Springs Young Democrats
  • Veterinary Science Club
  • Yearbook

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  2. ^ "Sample Title". Archived from the original on November 9, 2007. Retrieved February 3, 2009.
  3. ^ "2006-2007 Florida School Improvement Plan". Archived from the original on April 12, 2009. Retrieved February 3, 2009.
  4. ^ "Scottie James' High School Timeline". MaxPreps.com.
  5. ^ "Scottie James Jr. Player Profile, Hapoel Next Urban Haifa, News, Stats - Eurobasket". Eurobasket LLC.
  6. ^ FELDMAN, KATE. "Basketball team reflects on record-breaking season". TBNweekly.
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