Sickles High School

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Walter L. Sickles High School
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Location
Sickles High School
7950 Gunn Hwy

Citrus Park
,
Hillsborough County
,
Florida
33626

United States
Coordinates 28°04′45″N82°34′57″W / 28.07929°N 82.5826°W / 28.07929; -82.5826
Information
Type Public High School
Established1997
School district Hillsborough County Public Schools
PrincipalKrista Luloff
Teaching staff99.50 (FTE) [1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment2,389 (2023–2024) [1]
Student to teacher ratio24.01 [1]
ColorsGreen, grey, and white
   
Song"Stand Up and Cheer"
Nickname Gryphons
Rival Alonso High School [2]
YearbookSollerette
Website www.hillsboroughschools.org/o/sickles
[3] [4] [5] [6]

Walter L. Sickles High School is a public high school located in Citrus Park, Florida, United States. Established in 1997, the school was named in honor of Walter L. Sickles, a former superintendent of Hillsborough County Public Schools. [7] Sickles High School offers a comprehensive academic program, a wide array of extracurricular activities, and a commitment to student success. The school is known for its strong athletics, dedicated faculty, and notable alumni, making it a cornerstone of the local community. [8]

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Academics

As of 2010, Sickles High School was meeting the Adequate Yearly Progress mandated under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. [9] According to the Florida Department of Education, Sickles High School was graded as an “A rated” High School on their 2012-2013 School Accountability Report. [10] Sickles High School offers a robust academic program, with approximately 27 Advanced Placement courses. About 45 percent of students enroll in at least one AP class, and the AP pass rate is approximately 70 percent. The school also provides a Gifted and Talented program and the AP Capstone Diploma. [11]

School Grade by Year

School YearGrade [12]
2012-2013A
2017-2018A
2018-2019A
2019-2020A
2023-2024A

Demographics

Race / Ethnicity2023-2024

Population [13]

2023-2024

Percentage

White 99941.5%
Hispanic or Latino 95840.1%
Black or African American 1104.6%
Asian 1968.2%
Native American or Alaska Native 20.1%
Two or more races or Multiracial 1275.5%
Total2,389100%

Student life

Sickles High School offers a rich student life with a variety of clubs and activities. For example, students can join organizations like the Cultural Appreciation group, the Student Government Association, and the National Honor Society. The school also has a well-regarded band program known as the Marching Wall of Sound, and events like football games, pep rallies, and Spirit Week are big favorites. [14] Around 88 percent of students say there are plenty of club options, and 86 percent feel safe at school.

Athletics

Sickles High School’s athletic teams are called the Gryphons, and they compete under the Florida High School Athletic Association. The school offers a wide range of sports for both boys and girls, including basketball, cross country, football, soccer, swimming, and more. Notably, the football team reached the state championships in both 2013 and 2015, winning the title in 2015. [15]

Notable alumni

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Sickles High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  2. ↑ "5 miles and a lot of emotion between Sickles, Alonso".
  3. ↑ Sickles HS information page at Hillsorough County Schools; accessed 16 May 2009 Archived November 29, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ↑ staff. "Fall 2012 FHSAA member school student population report". FHSAA.org. FHSAA. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
  5. ↑ Sickles HS Administrative directory; accessed 29 May 2012
  6. ↑ Sickles HS Staff Directory; accessed 29 May 2012
  7. ↑ "Superintendents in the Hillsborough County School District" (PDF). Hillsborough County School District - Organization & Management. Florida Legislature's Office of Policy Analysis and Government Accountability. 2001. pp. 4–23. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Client Challenge". www.hillsboroughschools.org. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  9. ↑ 2011-12 School Report Card for Sickles HS; Florida Department of Education; accessed 16 May 2009
  10. ↑ 2007-08 School Accountability Report for Sickles HS; Florida Department of Education; accessed 16 May 2009
  11. ↑ "Advanced Placement (AP)". WALTER L. SICKLES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Home - Florida School Grades". www.floridaschoolgrades.com. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  13. ↑ "National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) | IES". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  14. ↑ "WALTER L. SICKLES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT". WALTER L. SICKLES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Tampa Lax Report – Tampa's trusted source for high school lacrosse". www.tampalaxreport.com. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
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