Sickles High School
Walter L. Sickles High School is a public high school in Tampa, Florida, United States. Constructed in 1997, it was named for the superintendent of Hillsborough County Public Schools from 1989 to 1996.[6]
| Walter L. Sickles High School | |
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| Address | |
7950 Gunn Highway , 33626 | |
| Coordinates | 28°04′45″N 82°34′57″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1997 |
| School district | Hillsborough County Public Schools |
| Principal | Mary Freitas |
| Teaching staff | 121.00 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,306 (2017–18)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 19.06[1] |
| Color(s) | Green, grey, and white |
| Song | "Stand Up and Cheer" |
| Nickname | Gryphons |
| Yearbook | Sollerette |
| Website | School website |
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Academics
As of 2011, Sickles High School was meeting the Adequate Yearly Progress mandated under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.[7]
According to the Florida Department of Education's 2012-13 School Accountability report, Sickles was graded as an "A" school.[8]
Student life
Athletics
The school sponsors interscholastic teams for boys and girls in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, and track & field. Young women may also compete in cheerleading, flag football, softball, and volleyball. Young men may also compete in baseball, football, Ice Hockey, and wrestling.
Notable alumni
- John Henson, NBA basketball player
- Ray-Ray McCloud, NFL wide receiver
References
- "Sickles High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- Sickles HS information page at Hillsorough County Schools; accessed 16 May 2009 Archived November 29, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- staff. "Fall 2012 FHSAA member school student population report". FHSAA.org. FHSAA. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
- Sickles HS Administrative directory; accessed 29 May 2012
- Sickles HS Staff Directory; accessed 29 May 2012
- "Superintendents in the Hillsborough County School District" (PDF). Hillsborough County School District - Organization & Management. Florida Legislature's Office of Policy Analysis and Government Accountability. 2001. pp. 4–23. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
- 2011-12 School Report Card for Sickles HS; Florida Department of Education; accessed 16 May 2009
- 2007-08 School Accountability Report for Sickles HS; Florida Department of Education; accessed 16 May 2009