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 | Kenisha Williams |
| Faculty | 95.00 (on an FTE basis)[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 since July 2023 is Kenisha Williams.[6]
Programs[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Wekiva is one of nine Orange County Public Schools to offer the AICE Diploma.[8]
Wekiva Culinary[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Alumni[edit]
- 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[edit]
- ^ "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 - 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.
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