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]
| 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 | 91.00 (on an FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Number of students | 2,207 (2022–23)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 24.25[2] |
| Color(s) | Maroon, Navy, and Gold |
| Mascot | Mustang |
| Newspaper | The Mustang Times[5] |
| Yearbook | Marshtackie |
| Website | Official website |
Programs
editIn 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
editWekiva 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
editWekiva is one of nine Orange County Public Schools to offer the AICE Diploma.[8]
Wekiva Culinary
editWekiva 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
editWekiva 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
editAlumni
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 April 21, 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.
External links
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