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Public high school in Crystal River, Florida, United States
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Crystal River High School
Building 100 at Crystal River High School
Address
1205 N.E. 8th Avenue
Crystal River, Citrus, Florida 34428
United States
Coordinates28°54′22″N 82°34′47″W / 28.9061°N 82.5797°W / 28.9061; -82.5797
Information
School typePublic
Motto"One Crew. One Ship. One Voyage."
Established1969
School boardCitrus County School District
School district9
DeanLeah Grady, Nicole Callahan
PrincipalPhillip McLeod
Teaching staff63.00 (FTE)
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,249 (2022-2023)
Student to teacher ratio19.83
Campus typeContemporary
Colour(s)Royal blue and gold   
Athletics
Athletics conference3A District 6
MascotPirate
NicknameCRHS
RivalCitrus High School / Lecanto High School
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools
FCAT averageB(as of '11-'12)
NewspaperPirate's Log crhspirateslog.com
YearbookTesora Arca
Graduates (2011-2012)91.7%
Websitecrh.citrusschools.org

Crystal River High School was built in Crystal River, Florida in 1969. It was the second of the high schools located in Citrus County. The first enrollment count was 750 students. As of 2022, it is rated #3 out of 5 in Crystal River.

The school serves the following communities: Crystal River, Homosassa, and sections of Black Diamond, Citrus Springs, Homosassa Springs, Pine Ridge, and Sugarmill Woods.

Academy of Health Careers

Crystal River High School proudly hosts the Academy of Health Careers, a cornerstone program dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary education and careers in health, health-related sciences, and STEM fields. This preparation is achieved through a rigorous curriculum enriched with leadership training, team-building exercises, motivational guidance, and hands-on healthcare experiences.

As the oldest magnet program in Citrus County Schools, the Academy of Health Careers boasts a rich history of nearly 30 years. It stands out as one of the most successful high school Career Technical Education programs in the district and, arguably, in the region. Over the decades, the Academy has produced thousands of professionals, including nurses, doctors, first responders, engineers, military leaders, and other health-related specialists.

Currently, the Academy offers five specialized pathways: Certified Nursing Assistant, Biomedical Technician, Dental Assistant, EMS/EMT, and Veterinary Assistant. Each pathway equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their chosen fields, ensuring they are well-prepared to meet the demands of the modern healthcare and STEM industries.

Spirit

  • Motto: Make footprints with your heart.
  • Mascot: Pete the Pirate.
  • School colors: Royal blue and gold.
  • Clubs: Crystal River has approximately 36 clubs and activities (not including sports).
  • School store: Scallywags (Opened as of spring 2006).
  • Rivalry: Lecanto High School

2000-2001: The "Victory Bell" (once located in the high school courtyard and used to celebrate athletic victories) goes missing before the beginning of school in August. Although Citrus High School students had relocated the bell many times in the past as a prank, the bell had always been discovered; the bell was found this time at the Citrus football field. "C.H.S. Rules" was written in the sand next to where the bell had once lived.

2003-2004: Citrus High School students climbed the fence of Crystal River High School the night before homecoming. They were dressed in camouflage, and they were armed with paintball guns. Their goal was to paintball the school floats that would be used for the homecoming parade. MTV later became aware of the prank, and the Citrus High School students (along with the participation of some Crystal River High School students) reenacted the nights events. It was aired on MTV's High School Stories.

Affiliations

College of Central Florida allows for students to participate in Dual Enrollment: a program that allows students, though still in high school, to get college credits (some of the classes are currently offered on campus). These include ENC1101, ENC 1102, Biology, and Calculus.

  • Other programs include the Advanced Placement courses which allow students to go through a course in preparation for the AP Test which, if passed, gives the student college credit for the course. The school offers after school tutoring and has a mentoring program with the community.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "CRYSTAL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  2. "Crystal River High :: Home". Citrus.k12.fl.us. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
  3. "Citrus County High School Attendance Boundaries Archived 2015-02-26 at the Wayback Machine." Citrus County Schools. Retrieved on February 2, 2017.
  4. "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Homosassa CDP, FL." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on February 3, 2017.
  5. "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Black Diamond CDP, FL." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on February 3, 2017. See map pages. Compare this map to the attendance boundary maps of the school district.
  6. "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Citrus Springs CDP, FL." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on February 3, 2017. See map pages. Compare this map to the attendance boundary maps of the school district.
  7. "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Homosassa Springs CDP, FL." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on February 3, 2017. Pages: 1, 2, 3 - Compare this map to school district attendance boundary maps
  8. "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Citrus Springs CDP, FL." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on February 3, 2017. See map pages. Compare this map to the attendance boundary maps of the school district.
  9. "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Sugarmill Woods CDP, FL." U.S. Census Bureau. See map index. Retrieved on February 3, 2017. Compare this map to the attendance boundary maps of the school district.
  10. ^ "Crystal River High School - Crystal River, Florida/FL". PublicSchoolReview.com. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
  11. Thieves cart off school's Victory Bell
  12. "Citrus: Prank to get airtime on MTV". SPTimes.com. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
  13. "CF: Dual Enrollment for High School Students". Cf.edu. Retrieved August 20, 2012.

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