Western High School (Florida)
| Western High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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1200 S.W. 136 Avenue , 33325 United States | |
| Coordinates | 26°6′15″N 80°19′41″W / 26.10417°N 80.32806°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Opened | 1981 |
| School district | Broward County Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Robert Runcie |
| Principal | Jimmy Arrojo |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 3120 (2013–2014) |
| Color(s) | Black Vegas Gold |
| Team name | Wildcats |
| Rivals | Cypress Bay High School |
| Website | School website |
Western High School is a high school located in Davie, Florida serving students in grades 9 through 12. The school, which opened in 1981, is a part of the Broward County Public Schools district.
The principal is Jimmy Arrojo. The school's mascot is the Wildcat and the official colors are Black and Vegas Gold. Western High has an FCAT school grade of "A" for the 2009–2010 academic year, the 2010–2011 school year, 2011–2012 school year, and the 2012–2013 school year.[1]
Demographics
As of 2013–2014, the total student enrollment was 3120. The ethnic makeup of the school was 52.0% White, 6.6% Black, 33.9% Hispanic, 3.8% Asian or Pacific Islander, 2.1% Multiracial, and 1.6% Native American or Native Alaskan.[2]
Athletics
The school offers athletics in Football, Basketball, Tennis, Soccer, Colorguard, Swimming, Water Polo, Ice Hockey, Golf, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Cross Country, Marching Band, and Volleyball. In the Fall of 2002 the school's first State Championship title was earned by the Women's Golf Team. The Lady Wildcats were undefeated that year as well.[3]
Student activities
Band
The Western High School band program includes concert band, the Pride of the Wildcats marching band (formerly the Western Star Regiment), color guard, winter guard, and an indoor percussion program.[4]
Chorus
The chorus program offers two levels of vocal ensembles. Program members have participated in the Candlelight Processional at Walt Disney World for several years. They have also performed at the Southern Star Music Festival, and, in 2006, at Carnegie Hall in New York City.[5]
Drama
The drama program participates in the International Thespian Society as Thespian Troupe 4259.
Army JROTC
The Wildcat Battalion was founded at Western High School in 1993.
Notable alumni
- Leslie Grace, recording artist[6]
- Jacob Jeffries (Groten), recording artist[7]
- Ryan Sadowski, professional baseball player (San Francisco Giants)
- Jon Feliciano, professional football player (Oakland Raiders)
References
- ^ FCAT School Grades – High
- ^ Enrollment Counts
- ^ "FHSAA Championship Record Books". FHSAA. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
- ^ http://www.freewebs.com/westernhighband
- ^ "Western High Chorus". westernchorus.com. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ "A Grammy for Leslie Grace?". "Sun-Sentinel". Retrieved November 21, 2013.
- ^ "Plantation man's band performs at Texas music festival". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved June 17, 2015.