Wekiva High School

Wekiva High School is a high school located in Apopka, Florida, United States. The school mascot is the mustang. The school colors are maroon, navy and gold. It was established in 2007 as a relief school for Apopka High School and Ocoee High School. Its principal since July 2023 is Kenisha Williams.[6]

Wekiva School
Address
2501 N. Hiawassee Road, Apopka, Florida 32703

Orlando
,
Florida

United States
Coordinates28.638114°N 81.47378°W / 28.638114; -81.47378
Information
TypePublic secondary
MottoPrepare for Greatness
Established2007[1]
School districtOrange County Public Schools
NCES District ID1201440[2]
CEEB code100035
NCES School ID120144005017[3]
PrincipalKenisha Williams
Faculty95.00 (FTE)[4]
Grades9–12
Number of students2,075 (2019–20)[4]
Student to teacher ratio21.84[4]
Color(s) Maroon,  Navy, and  Gold
MascotMustang
NewspaperThe Mustang Times[5]
YearbookMarshtackie
WebsiteOfficial website

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

References
  1. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2010-05-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Orange". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  3. "Search for Public Schools - Wekiva High School (120144005017)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  4. "Wekiva High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  5. https://wekivahs.ocps.net/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=1106531
  6. "Home - Wekiva Hs". Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  7. "AFJROTC". Wekiva HS Official Website. Wekiva High School. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
  8. "Advanced Studies - Orange County Public Schools". Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  9. "Certifications - Wekiva Culinary". Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  10. "Agriscience Magnet" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-07-23.


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