DeLand High School

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DeLand High School
Address
DeLand High School
800 North Hill Avenue

DeLand
,
Florida
32724-3726

United States
Coordinates 29°02′29″N81°17′00″W / 29.041298°N 81.283394°W / 29.041298; -81.283394
Information
Type Public High School
MottoRooted in tradition, destined for greatness.
Established1922
School district Volusia County School District
PrincipalMichael Degirolmo
Faculty134.00 (FTE) [1]
Number of students2,926 (2022–23) [1]
Student to teacher ratio21.84 [1]
Color(s)Green and gold [2]   
Mascot Bulldog
YearbookThe Athenian
Website delandhs.org/home.htm

DeLand High School is a public high school in DeLand, Florida, established in 1922, with an enrollment of 3,616 students, a student/teacher ratio of 16.5, and a graduation rate above 90%. [3]

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Special programs

International Baccalaureate

DeLand High School has been an International Baccalaureate high school since the 1990s. The program is a rigorous academic program that prepares its students for college with the development of an international outlook.

Engineering Academy

DeLand High School hosts an Engineering Program where students take specific courses to train in the Engineering field. This academy includes AP courses in physics, principles of technology, electrical and mechanical Engineering as well as a manufacturing-based engineering courses.

The Academy also emphasizes on math, science, computer, and communication skills while giving students experiences with problem solving, logical sequencing, presentation skills and organizational skills.

Construction Academy

DeLand High School built a brand new facility for the Construction Academy that opened for the 2007 school year. Students will be able to learn the concepts of construction so they can go into the work field. The academy also provides an after school club open to all students who want to learn more about construction. This club, FCCMA (Future Carpenter and Cabinet Makers of America), strives to teach students the importance of teamwork and community service as well as carpentry, construction and proper safety precautions.

Athletics

DeLand High School's athletic teams are known as the Bulldogs. The school colors are green and gold. The following varsity sports are offered at DeLand: [4]

Controversies

On May 2, 1997, a DeLand High School teacher and coach, while teaching a class, pulled out a starting pistol and pointed it at a 15-year-old student after the boy talked back to him. The teacher was placed on leave. He resigned several weeks later. The State Attorney's Office decided not to file charges against the teacher, saying that the modified pistol does not fit the state's legal definition of a firearm. He was cleared to return to teaching a year after the incident. [11] [12] [13]

In May 2002, 12 students super-glued stolen beehives within the school and also glued a large number of classroom and building doors shut. The school prank resulted in the release of a swarm of 80,000 bees. The students were suspended and later sentenced to perform community service. This prank was also the first to air on MTV's show High School Stories: Scandals, Pranks & Controversies receiving an hour-long special. [14] [ dead link ] [15] [ dead link ]

Notable alumni

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  2. ↑ "FHSAA.org | Member School Directory". www.fhsaa.org. Archived from the original on June 24, 2020. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
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