DeLand High School

DeLand High School is a public high school in DeLand, Florida, established in 1922, with an enrollment of 3,616 students, a student/teacher ratio of 16.5, and a graduation rate above 90%.[3]

DeLand High School
Address
800 North Hill Avenue

DeLand
,
Florida
32724-3726

United States
Coordinates29°02′29″N 81°17′00″W
Information
TypePublic High School
MottoRooted in tradition, destined for greatness.
Established1922
School districtVolusia County School District
PrincipalMichael Degirolmo
Faculty125.00 (FTE)[1]
Number of students2,343 (2020–21)[1]
Student to teacher ratio18.74[1]
Color(s)Green and gold[2]   
NicknameBulldog
Websitedelandhs.org/home.htm

Special programs

International Baccalaureate

DeLand High School has been an International Baccalaureate high school since the 1990s. The program is a rigorous academic program that prepares its students for college with the development of an international outlook.

Engineering Academy

DeLand High School hosts an Engineering Program where students take specific courses to train in the Engineering field. This academy includes AP courses in physics, principles of technology, electrical and mechanical Engineering as well as a manufacturing-based engineering courses.

The Academy also emphasizes on math, science, computer, and communication skills while giving students experiences with problem solving, logical sequencing, presentation skills and organizational skills.

Construction Academy

DeLand High School built a brand new facility for the Construction Academy that opened for the 2007 school year. Students will be able to learn the concepts of construction so they can go into the work field. The academy also provides an after school club open to all students who want to learn more about construction. This club, FCCMA (Future Carpenter and Cabinet Makers of America), strives to teach students the importance of teamwork and community service as well as carpentry, construction and proper safety precautions.

Athletics

DeLand High School's athletic teams are known as the Bulldogs. The school colors are green and gold. The following varsity sports are offered at DeLand:[4]

  • Baseball (boys)
    • State champion – 1961[5]
  • Basketball (girls & boys)
    • Boys state champion – 1963[6]
    • Girls state champion – 1984[7]
  • Bowling (girls & boys)
    • Boys state champion – 2003, 2004[8]
    • Girls state champion – 2004, 2005, 2007[9]
  • Competitive cheer (girls)
  • Cross country (girls & boys)
  • Flag football (girls)
  • Football (boys)
  • Golf (girls & boys)
  • Soccer (girls & boys)
  • Softball (girls)
  • Swimming and diving (girls & boys)
  • Tennis (girls & boys)
  • Track and field (girls & boys)
  • Volleyball (girls)
  • Weightlifting (boys)
    • State champion – 1975–1978, 1983, 1991, 1993, 2005[10]
  • Wrestling (boys)

Controversies

On May 2, 1997, a DeLand High School teacher and coach, while teaching a class, pulled out a starting pistol and pointed it at a 15-year-old student after the boy talked back to him. The teacher was placed on leave. He resigned several weeks later. The State Attorney's Office decided not to file charges against the teacher, saying that the modified pistol does not fit the state's legal definition of a firearm. He was cleared to return to teaching a year after the incident.[11][12][13]

In May 2002, 12 students super-glued stolen beehives within the school and also glued a large number of classroom and building doors shut. The school prank resulted in the release of a swarm of 80,000 bees. The students were suspended and later sentenced to perform community service. This prank was also the first to air on MTV's show High School Stories: Scandals, Pranks & Controversies receiving an hour-long special.[14][15]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "DELAND HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  2. "FHSAA.org | Member School Directory". www.fhsaa.org. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  3. Volusia County Schools Fact Sheet: 2006–2007
  4. "Deland Bulldogs". c2cschools.com. C2C Schools LLC. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
  5. "BASEBALL 2014–15 CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS" (PDF). fhsaa.org. FHSAA. p. 2. Archived from the original (pdf) on March 28, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
  6. "BOYS BASKETBALL 2014–15 CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS" (pdf). fhsaa.org. FHSAA. p. 3. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
  7. "GIRLS BASKETBALL 2014–15 CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS" (pdf). fhsaa.org. FHSAA. p. 2. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
  8. "Boys bowling 2014–15 Championship records" (pdf). FHSAA.org. FHSAA. p. 2. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
  9. "Girls bowling 2014–15 Championship records" (pdf). FHSAA.org. FHSAA. p. 2. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
  10. "BOYS WEIGHTLIFTING 2014–15 CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS" (pdf). fhsaa.org. FHSAA. p. 4. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
  11. staff (May 7, 1997). "Teacher on leave for pointing starter's pistol at student". Deseret News. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
  12. Horvitz, Lori (May 15, 1997). "Starter-pistol Decision: No Charges". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
  13. Lelis, Ludmilla (May 7, 1997). "Police: Starter Gun Put To Boy's Head". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
  14. Prank Closes School As 80,000 Bees Swarm Local 6.com, May 14, 2002 Archived March 10, 2005, at the Wayback Machine
  15. Kassab, Beth (June 8, 2002). "Deland High Pranksters Won't Face Felony Charges". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
  16. Local Olympians – OrlandoSentinel.com
  17. "Jack Inman Obituary (1925-2015)". Orlando Sentinel. November 29, 2015. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
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