Matanzas High School

Matanzas High School (MHS) is located at 3535 Old Kings Road North in Palm Coast, Florida. The school's sports teams are known as the Pirates. As of 2013–2014, it was A-rated. The school colors are royal blue, silver and black.[3]

Matanzas High School
Location
3535 Old Kings Road North

, ,
32137

United States
Coordinates29.6005°N 81.2369°W / 29.6005; -81.2369
Information
TypePublic
MottoMake Good Choices, Hold Yourself Accountable, Strive for Excellence
Established2005
School districtFlagler County Public Schools
NCES School ID120054005533[1]
PrincipalKristin Bozeman
Faculty69.00 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades9 to 12
Enrollment1,716[2] (2021-22)
Student to teacher ratio24.87[1]
Color(s)Royal Blue, Silver and Black    
MascotPirates
NicknameMHS
Websitemhspirates.com

On February 21, 2023, a 17-year-old student was arrested after attacking his teacher and beating her into an unconscious state, allegedly because his Nintendo Switch was taken from him during class.[4] The student is set to be charged as an adult and faces up to 30 years in prison.[5]

References

  1. "Search for Public Schools - Matanzas High School (120054005533)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved April 3, 2014.
  2. "MATANZAS HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  3. "MHS Home Page - Matanzas High School". Retrieved April 3, 2014.
  4. Afshar, Paradise; Riess, Rebekah (February 26, 2023). "Student attacks school employee after Nintendo Switch taken away". CNN. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  5. "Teen in Vicious Attack on Florida Teacher's Aide to Be Charged as Adult, Given $1M Bond". NBC Miami. February 28, 2023.


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