Noteworthy News

• Ranked 92nd in Newsweek magazine as one of the top high schools in the United States
• Ranked 1 st in North America and 3rd in the world for the number of IB exams administered
• Extensive AP offerings in all core areas and several elective areas
• More than $8,000,000 in scholarship monies was earned by 2008 graduates
• Music Demonstration School for the State of Florida
• More than 47 percent of the school population enrolled in arts-related courses
• More than 46 percent of the school population enrolled in applied-technology courses
• Grammy Award School
• 5-Star Athletic Conference All Sports winner
• More than 40 athletic teams available
• Superior-rated band and choral programs
• Growing orchestra program, one of only two high school programs in the district
• Critically acclaimed and comprehensive Drama program
• Science Fair superstars—greater participation and more awards than any other school
• 12 students accepted at SSTP at the University of Florida - more than any other high school in the district or state
• Seven National Merit Scholar semi-finalists
• One National Hispanic Recognition Student
• One National Merit Scholar Finalist
• Baseball Team GPA 3.571; Boys' Tennis Team GPA 3.656 and Girls' Tennis Team GPA 3.695 (highest in state)
• Many teachers and administrators designated as national and international teacher trainers
• Comprehensive foreign language program that includes Latin, German, French, and Spanish
• Nationally recognized award winning Finance Academy as well as other Applied Technology Programs
• Extensive Exceptional Education offerings, including Gifted services
• More than 45 clubs and student organizations
• Administered more than 2,507 AP and IB exams in May, 2008
• Ranked 1 st in the state by the Florida High School Athletic Association in All Sports Category
• Tied for highest attendance rate in Volusia County with an average of more than 94 percent
• Seniors provided nearly 38,000 documented hours of community service
• Exceeded district energy goals
• Received certificate for exceeding 91% in cleanliness audit
• Rated an “A” school under the state accountability system
• The first high school in Volusia County to meet 100% AYP

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