Celebration High School

Celebration High School is a public four year high school located in Celebration, Florida, United States.[4] It is a part of the School District of Osceola County, Florida.

Celebration High School
Location
1809 Celebration Boulevard
Celebration FL 34747

United States
Coordinates28.29867°N 81.568982°W / 28.29867; -81.568982
Information
School typeTitle I, public, high school
MottoPower, Pride, Perseverance
Established2003 (2003)
StatusActive
School districtSchool District of Osceola County
NCES District ID1201470[1]
SuperintendentDr. Debra Pace
NCES School ID120147004118[2]
PrincipalConner Gilbert
Teaching staff128.00 (FTE)[3]
Grades9–12
Enrollment2,663 (2018-19)[3]
 • Grade 9675
 • Grade 10674
 • Grade 11709
 • Grade 12605
Student to teacher ratio20.80[3]
Education systemSecondary education
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate
LanguageEnglish
Hours in school day7:20am – 2:20pm
Campus typeRural–urban fringe
Color(s)     Purple
     Silver
SloganHome of the Storm
AthleticsYes
Athletics conferenceOrange Belt Conference
SportsYes
MascotThe Storm
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools
NewspaperThe Aftermath
YearbookStorm Surge
Websitewww.osceolaschools.net/clhs

Overview

Celebration High School was graded an 'A' school by the Florida Department of Education, a prestigious award given to the top accredited schools in the area. It is also one of two in the county to feature an International Baccalaureate program. This high school is ranked 271st within Florida, and 5,451st in the United States. [5]

Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement course work and exams. The AP participation rate at Celebration High School is 52%. The school currently has a College Readiness Score of 41.7/100.0. 50% of students are economically disadvantaged, and are eligible for free (45%) or reduced-price (5%) lunch as of 2020. [6]

Athletics

Celebration High School competes in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) using the nickname of "The Storm."

Athletic Programs offered at Celebration High School:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross Country
  • Fishing
  • Flag Football
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball
  • Weightlifting
  • Wrestling

IB Diploma Programme

Celebration High School's IB Diploma Programme was authorized in March 2011. The current coordinator is Mr. Aaron Foley[7]. The program offers a variety of courses including:

  • Biology HL/SL
  • Chemistry HL/SL
  • Environmental Systems and Societies SL
  • Dance
  • Music
  • English A Literature HL
  • English A Language and Literature HL
  • Global Politics HL/SL
  • History HL/SL
  • Information Technology in a Global Society
  • Math Studies SL
  • Mathematics HL/SL
  • Philosophy
  • Theory of Knowledge
  • Visual Arts
  • Spanish B
  • Spanish AB
  • French B
  • Mandarin AB

Junior ROTC
FL-20053's Unit Patch.

Celebration High School has an Air Force Junior ROTC that operates within the school as an elective class. It was established in 2005.[8]

Enrollment characteristics

Celebration High School enrollment characteristics for the 2018-2019 school year.

Total number of students enrolled: 2,663

Enrollment by gender:

  • Female students: 1,353
  • Male students: 1,310

Enrollment by race and ethnicity:

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Osceola". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Celebration High School (120147004118)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
  3. "CELEBRATION HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  4. , retrieved November 07, 2010.
  5. US News best high schools ranking Celebration High School
  6. US News best high schools ranking Celebration High School student body
  7. "Celebration High School IB Programme". ibo.org. IB International.
  8. http://www.afa.org/contact_links.asp?searchby=state&ent=jrotc&stabbr=FL , retrieved November 07, 2010.>
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