Wekiva High School
| Wekiva High 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 |
| Teaching staff | 93.00 (on an FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Number of students | 2,184 (2023–2024)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 23.48[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 Los Angeles Rams
- Logan Gilbert, baseball player for Seattle Mariners
- Renardo Green, football player for San Francisco 49ers
- Tashawn Manning, football player for Baltimore Ravens
- Paul Reed, basketball player for Philadelphia 76ers
References
[edit]- ^ "Wekiva High School Profile 2009 - 2010" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 2, 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
- ^ a b c "Wekiva High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - Wekiva High School (120144005017)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Orange". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
- ^ "Official Website of the Wekiva High School Sports". www.wekivamustangs.com.
- ^ "Home - Wekiva Hs". Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "AFJROTC". Wekiva HS Official Website. Wekiva High School. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- ^ "Advanced Studies - Orange County Public Schools". Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Certifications - Wekiva Culinary". Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Agriscience Magnet" (PDF). Retrieved July 23, 2023.
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