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Public high school in Apopka, Florida, United States
Wekiva High School
Address
2501 N. Hiawassee Road, Apopka, Florida 32703
Orlando, Florida
United States
Coordinates28°38′17″N 81°28′26″W / 28.638114°N 81.47378°W / 28.638114; -81.47378
Information
TypePublic secondary
MottoPrepare for Greatness
Established2007
School districtOrange County Public Schools
NCES District ID1201440
CEEB code100035
NCES School ID120144005017
PrincipalKenisha Williams
Teaching staff93.00 (on an FTE basis)
Grades912
Number of students2,184 (2023–2024)
Student to teacher ratio23.48
Color(s) Maroon,  Navy, and  Gold
MascotMustang
NewspaperThe Mustang Times
YearbookMarshtackie
WebsiteOfficial website

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.

Programs

In 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

Wekiva 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.

Cambridge AICE Diploma Program

Wekiva is one of nine Orange County Public Schools to offer the AICE Diploma.

Wekiva Culinary

Wekiva offers a culinary magnet program that accredits students toward Certified Food Safety Manager, Food Protection Manager (ServSafe®), and National ProStart Certificate of Achievement.

Agriscience Academy

Wekiva 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.

Notable people

Alumni

References

  1. "Wekiva High School Profile 2009 - 2010" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 2, 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
  2. ^ "Wekiva High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  3. "Search for Public Schools - Wekiva High School (120144005017)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  4. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Orange". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  5. "Official Website of the Wekiva High School Sports". www.wekivamustangs.com.
  6. "Home - Wekiva Hs". Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  7. "AFJROTC". Wekiva HS Official Website. Wekiva High School. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
  8. "Advanced Studies - Orange County Public Schools". Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  9. "Certifications - Wekiva Culinary". Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  10. "Agriscience Magnet" (PDF). Retrieved July 23, 2023.

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