Plantation High School

Plantation High School (commonly referred to as PHS) is a high school located in Plantation, Florida, part of the Broward County Public Schools district. As of 2023, the school serves 1,834 students[3] in grades 9 through 12. It was originally located on the Fort Lauderdale Airport grounds, specifically on the Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale base. This was used as a temporary location until the new building was ready to open at its present location. Students at Plantation High are called "Colonels". The original school logo was a graphic of a traditional Southern colonel—the equivalent of Colonel Reb, mascot of the University of Mississippi. In the early 1990s, amidst concerns of racial insensitivity, the logo was changed to a large red letter "C" similar to the Chicago Bears logo.

Plantation High School
Address
6901 NW 16th Street

Plantation
,
Florida
33313

United States
Coordinates26.14667°N 80.242051°W / 26.14667; -80.242051
Information
TypePublic 9-12
Established1963
School districtBroward County Public Schools
PrincipalParinaz Bristol
Teaching staff83.53 (FTE)[1]
Enrollment1,834 (2023-24)[2]
Student to teacher ratio23.48[1]
Color(s)Red, White, and Blue
     
Team nameColonels
Information(754) 322-1850
Websitehttps://www.browardschools.com/plantationhigh

Plantation High has an FCAT school grade of "C" for the 2018–2019 academic year.[4] The school has been making great efforts to raise the school grade in recent years.

The school's attendance zone includes:[5] Plantation,[6] and a portion of Sunrise.[7]

Clubs and organizations

Alongside its varied curriculum, PHS also possesses a wide list of clubs and organizations that cater to the diverse interests of the student body. The following list provides the school's official clubs:

  • Amigos
  • AOF - Academy of Finance (part of DECA) teaches students the fundamentals needed in the business world. It is a three-year program that includes an internship and annual competitions. Students graduate with an additional diploma certifying the completion of the program.
  • AOTT - Academy of Travel and Tourism (part of DECA) teaches students the fundamentals needed in the hospitality.
  • Band
  • Best Buddies - Focus is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by developing friendships with members of the "Best Buddies" club.
  • Bible Club - This is a club for those who read the bible; also associated with First Priority
  • Cultural Society
  • Drama Club - Members are able to participate in the PHS's theatrical productions. Members also have the opportunity to compete in various acting competitions; the Drama Club is also responsible for organizing the Senior Musical.
  • French Club
  • Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)
  • Health Occupations Students of America - Members of HOSA learn about careers in the growing health care system. Students learn hands-on skills and in their senior year go to clinics, the hospital, and work with patients and staff in real life situations.
  • International Club plantationhigh.browardschools.com-open to students of all cultures. Promotes cultural harmony and friendship.
  • Key Club - Sponsored by a local Kiwanis Club, the Key Club is a service organization that dedicates itself to providing programs, literature and opportunities for students to relate to other teenagers across the globe.
  • Mu Alpha Theta
  • National Art Honor Society
  • National Honor Society
  • Newspaper Club - Students who are part of this club participate in creating the school's student-run newspaper, "The Colonel's Journal."
  • Poetry Club
  • Recycle Club
  • Rocket Team (TARC/SLI)
  • Save What's Left
  • Step Team
  • Student Government- SGA is a student-run organization that organizes inter-school related activities such as FunShop and Homecoming.
  • SADD - Students Against Drunk Driving is a club dedicated to spreading awareness of the dangers of drunk driving to fellow students.

Athletics

The school's athletic teams are known as the PHS Colonels:

Academics

In the 2006–2007 school year, Plantation High School was the only school in Broward County to go up a letter grade based on FCAT scores. This has marked a turning point for a new era at this school. Plantation High School has participated in the International Baccalaureate program since April 2010.[8]

Demographics

As of the 2023-24 school year, the total student enrollment was 1,834. The ethnic makeup of the school was 6.5% White, 71.2% Black, 17.7% Hispanic, 1.9% Asian, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American or Native Alaskan, and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.[2]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  2. "2021-22 BENCHMARK DAY ENROLLMENT REPORT" (PDF). Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  3. U.S. News & World Report: Plantation High School
  4. FCAT School Grades – High Archived 2004-06-18 at the Wayback Machine
  5. "Plantation High School" (PDF). Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
  6. "Zoning Map" (PDF). Plantation, Florida. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
  7. "Zoning Map". Sunrise, Florida. Retrieved May 10, 2020. - Compare this to school boundary maps.
  8. "Plantation High School". International Baccalaureate®. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
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