Wekiva High School
| Wekiva High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
2501 N. Hiawassee Road Apopka , Florida, 32703 United States 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[2] |
| CEEB code | 100035 |
NCES School ID | 120144005017[3] |
Principal | Anthony Russell |
Teaching staff | 93.00 (on an FTE basis)[4] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,184 (2023–2024)[4] |
Student to teacher ratio | 23.48[4] |
| Colors | Maroon, Navy, and Gold |
| Mascot | Mustang |
| Newspaper | The Mustang Times[5] |
| Yearbook | Marshtackie |
| Website | wekivahs |
Wekiva High School is a public secondary school located in Apopka, Florida. It was first established in 2007 as a relief school for Apopka High School and Ocoee High School. Since July 2025, Wekiva's principal is Anthony Russell.[6]
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.[7]
Cambridge AICE Diploma Program
Wekiva is one of nine Orange County Public Schools to offer the AICE Diploma.[8]
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.[9]
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.[10]
Notable people
Alumni
- 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 Detroit Pistons
- Sean Murphy, Water Polo player for University of Florida
References
- ↑ "Wekiva High School Profile 2009 - 2010" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 2, 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Orange". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
- ↑ "Search for Public Schools - Wekiva High School (120144005017)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Wekiva High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ↑ "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.