Celebration High School
| Celebration High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
United States | |
| Coordinates | 28°17′55″N 81°34′08″W / 28.29867°N 81.568982°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Title I, public, high school |
| Motto | Power, Pride, Perseverance |
| Established | 2003 |
| Status | Active |
| School district | School District of Osceola County |
| NCES District ID | 1201470[1] |
| Superintendent | Mark Shanoff |
| NCES School ID | 120147004118[2] |
| Principal | Christopher Todd |
| Teaching staff | 117.00 (FTE)[3] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,529 (2023-2024)[3] |
| • Grade 9 | 619 |
| • Grade 10 | 679 |
| • Grade 11 | 625 |
| • Grade 12 | 606 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 21.62[3] |
| Education system | Secondary education |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate |
| Language | English |
| Hours in school day | 7:15am – 2:10pm 7:15am – 1:10pm (Wednesdays) |
| Campus type | Suburban[3] |
| Colors | Purple Silver |
| Slogan | Home of the Storm |
| Athletics | Yes |
| Athletics conference | Orange Belt Conference |
| Sports | Yes |
| Mascot | The Storm |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Newspaper | The Aftermath |
| Yearbook | The Storm Record |
| Website | www |
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.
Overview
Celebration High School was graded a 'B' school by the Florida Department of Education. It features an International Baccalaureate program. The graduation rate is currently 92%.[5]
Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement course work and exams. The AP participation rate at Celebration High School is 55%. The school currently has a College Readiness Score of 44.1/100.0. 29% of students are economically disadvantaged, and are eligible for free (29%) or reduced-price (1%) lunch as of 2021.[6]
Athletics
Celebration High School competes in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) using the nickname of "The Storm." The football field, which is located in front of the main school buildings and parking lot, is currently named “La Rosa Field at John Bushey Stadium”. The stadium is named after Celebration High School’s first principal John Bushey, and La Rosa Realty currently owns the naming rights. The Celebration Storm Football, Flag Football, Soccer, and Lacrosse, teams all play their home games on this field.
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
- Marching Band
IB Diploma Programme
Celebration High School's IB Diploma Programme was authorized in March 2011. The current coordinator is Donald Blackmon.[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
Junior ROTC
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 2023-2024 school year.
Total number of students enrolled: 2,529
Enrollment by gender:
Enrollment by race and ethnicity:
- Non-Hispanic White: 626 (24.75%)
- African-American: 163 (6.44%)
- Asian-American: 64 (2.53%)
- American Indian/Alaskan Native: 6 (0.23%)
- Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander: 5 (0.19%)
- Hispanic or Latino of any race: 1,591 (62.91%)
- Two or More Races: 74 (2.92%)
References
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Osceola". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - Celebration High School (120147004118)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Celebration High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
- ^ "Celebration High School (2022 Ranking) | Kissimmee, FL". www.publicschoolreview.com. Retrieved November 7, 2010.
- ^ US News best high schools ranking Celebration High School
- ^ US News best high schools ranking Celebration High School student body
- ^ "Celebration High School IB Programme". ibo.org. IB International.
- ^ http://www.afa.org/contact_links.asp?searchby=state&ent=jrotc&stabbr=FL Archived June 29, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, retrieved November 07, 2010.>