J. W. Mitchell High School
| J. W. Mitchell High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
  J. W. Mitchell High School | |
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2323 Little Road New Port Richey, Florida 34691 United States | |
| Coordinates | 28°11′34″N 82°40′01″W / 28.192893°N 82.66684°WCoordinates: 28°11′34″N 82°40′01″W / 28.192893°N 82.66684°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public High School |
| Established | 2000 |
| School district | Pasco County Schools |
| CEEB code | 101560 |
| NCES School ID | 120153004423[1] |
| Principal | Jessica Schultz[2] |
| Teaching staff | 117 (on FTE basis) |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Gender | coed |
| Enrollment | 1,892 (2016) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16:1 (as of 2015-2016) |
| Color(s) | Black and Gold |
| Slogan | Empowered by Community, Driven by Integrity, Dedicated to Excellence |
| Mascot | Mustang |
| Newspaper | Hoofbeat |
| Yearbook | The Stampede |
| Website | School website |
| [3] | |
J. W. Mitchell High School (also called Mitchell or JWMHS), is a public high school in New Port Richey, Florida, located next to Seven Springs Middle School. Its current principal is Jessica Schultz. It is one of the largest schools in the Pasco County Schools district.
History
J. W. Mitchell High School opened at the start of the 2000-01 school year, designed to relieve overcrowding at River Ridge and Gulf High Schools. Its first graduating class was in 2002. The school is named for James Mitchell, a rancher, community leader and businessman. His wife Dorothy served on the school board for about 20 years.
State championships
The Mustangs were the state boys soccer champions for the 2009-10 school year.[4] Mitchell's hockey team were also the state champion for the 2011-12 school year.[5]
Principals
- Tina Tiede (2000-2004)
- Ric Mellin (2004-2009)
- Jim Michaels (2009-2016)
- Jessica Schultz (2016-present)
Notable alumni
- Tyler Clippard – Professional baseball player
- Ryan Garton – Professional baseball player[6]
- Patrick Schuster – Professional baseball player[7]
References
- ↑ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for James W. Mitchell High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ↑ "Pasco Mitchell High School gets a new principal". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
- ↑ "School Detail for James W. Mitchell High School". National Center for Education Statistics.
- ↑ "4A final: Mitchell brings home Pasco County's first state crown in boys soccer". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
- ↑ "Mitchell High wins state championship". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
- ↑ Topkin, Marc (May 25, 2016). "Rays call up RHP Ryan Garton, send Beckham to Durham". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
- ↑ "UF takes Mitchell ace". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved February 23, 2016.