Wakulla High School
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| Wakulla High School | |
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3237 Coastal Highway , Crawfordville | |
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| Type | Public High School |
| Motto | Home of the War Eagles |
| Established | 1967 |
| School district | Wakulla County Public Schools |
| Principal | Michele Falk |
| Teaching staff | 77.00 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,386 (2023–2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.00[1] |
| Color(s) | Red, white and blue [2] |
| Nickname | War Eagles[2] |
| Accreditation | AdvancED |
| Yearbook | Eagle's Crest |
| Website | https://whs.wakullaschooldistrict.org/ |
Wakulla High School is the only public four year high school located in Wakulla County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Wakulla County Public Schools network.[3] The Florida Department of Education has labeled Wakulla High School as a "School of Excellence" in their school accountability reports for the years 2020 and 2021.[4]
History
[edit]Wakulla High School opened in 1967. It combined (via desegregation) three former schools: Sopchoppy, Shadeville, and Crawfordville High Schools. The first year had 564 students and taught grades 7-12.[5] Prior to the use of the War Eagle mascot, the school were the "rebels".[6]
Career & Technical Education
[edit]Wakulla High School has many vocational training programs incorporated into the normal school day. Many of these programs lead to industry certification. Currently, WHS offers programs in the areas of auto mechanics, digital design, web development, carpentry, culinary arts, television production, welding, the nursing assisting program which is the major focus of the Wakulla High School's Medical Academy and the Engineering Academy. These programs articulate into college or technical education programs at the post-secondary level, if the student chooses to pursue this field.[7]
Electives
[edit]- Art
- AVID
- Band
- Chorus
- Foreign Languages (Spanish)
- NJROTC
- Theatre (tech & acting)
- Welding
- Medical academy
- Cosmotology academy
- Carpentry academy
- Peer Partners Learning (WING)
Sports
[edit]As of 2022, Wakulla High offers 17 sports programs, many of which have both JV and varsity teams.[8]
- Baseball
- Basketball (boys and girls)
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Flag Football
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer (boys and girls)
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
- Weightlifting (boys and girls)
- Wrestling
Demographics
[edit]Students
[edit]Enrollment Demographics (2019–20)[9]
- Total: 1,459
- White: 1,175
- Black: 147
- Hispanic: 52
- Asian: 8
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1
- American Indian/Alaska Native: 3
- Two or more races: 73
Enrollment by grade (2019–20)[9]
- Freshman: 396
- Sophomore: 370
- Junior: 368
- Senior: 325
Enrollment by Gender (2019–20)[9]
- Male: 737
- Female: 722
Teachers
[edit]- Classroom Teachers: 80 (2019–20)[9]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Nigel Bradham, former linebacker for the Florida State Seminoles and Former linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles (Class of 2008)[10]
- Alvin Hall, author, radio and television host, financial expert[11]
- Sam McGrew, former linebacker for the Florida State Seminoles and Miami Dolphins (Class of 2002)[12]
- Feleipe Franks, quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons (Class of 2016)[13]
- Jordan Franks, tight end for the Cleveland Browns[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "WAKULLA HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ a b "FHSAA Member Schools". Florida High School Activities Association. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "About WHS". whs.wakullaschooldistrict.org. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ Solodev (September 20, 2021). "Florida School Accountability Reports". www.fldoe.org. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ "September 28 - 50 Years of Wakulla High School - Wakulla County Historical Society". www.wakullahistory.org. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ "UF Digital Collections". ufdc.ufl.edu. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ "Career and Technical Education". whs.wakullaschooldistrict.org. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- ^ "Athletics". whs.wakullaschooldistrict.org. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for WAKULLA HIGH SCHOOL". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ Weiler, Curt. "Nigel Bradham is proud to have represented Wakulla County in Super Bowl LII". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ "Part Three: Alvin Hall Finds His Family & A Lost Father | The Takeaway". WNYC Studios. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ "Sam McGrew Returns To Wakulla High School". Florida State Seminoles. February 6, 2004. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ a b Dellenger, Ross. "How the Franks brothers' bond helped save Florida's season". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
External links
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