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| Freedom High School | |
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| Address | |
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17410 Commerce Park Blvd , 33647 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | Home of the patriots |
| Established | 2002 |
| School district | Hillsborough County Public Schools |
| Principal | Kevin Stephenson |
| Staff | 102.50 FTE[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,935 (2018–19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.88[1] |
| Color(s) | Red, white, and blue |
| Mascot | Patriots |
| Rival | Wharton |
| Newspaper | Revolution |
| Yearbook | Glory |
| Website | Freedom High Online |
Freedom High School is a public high school located in the New Tampa region of Tampa, Florida, United States. It operates as a part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district and serves students in grades 9–12. Freedom High School was named in honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.[2]
Demographics edit
Freedom High School is 33% Hispanic, 31% White, 26% Black, 5% Asian, 5% multiracial, and <1% other.[3]
Media edit
- Newspaper: Revolution http://fhsrevolution.com/
- Web site: freedom.mysdhc.org
- Yearbook: Glory
- Media Specialist: Jennifer Simard
[4] TV Production: Freedom TV
Languages and language programs edit
- Bilingual: E.S.O.L.
- Foreign Language: Spanish and French.
Clubs edit
- Aerospace Club
- Book Club
- Drama
- Environmental Club
- FBLA
- FFA
- French Honor Society
- Gay/Straight Alliance
- Interact Club
- Key Club
- Latino Dance Club
- Model UN
- Mu Alpha Theta
- National Art Society
- National Honor Society
- Rho Kappa
- NJROTC
- Science National Honor Society
- Scrubs Club
- S-H-E Club
- Spanish Honor Society
- Spirit Club
- Tri-M Music Honor Society
Sports edit
Fall sports
- Cross Country (B/G)
- Football (B)
- Golf (B/G)
- Swimming (B/G)
- Volleyball (G)
Winter sports
- Basketball (B/G)
- Ice Hockey (B/G)
- Soccer (B/G)
- Wrestling (B)
Spring sports
- Baseball (B)
- Lacrosse (B/G)
- Flag Football (G)
- Softball (G)
- Tennis (B/G)
- Track and Field (B/G)
- FHS Athletic Director: Jeffery Duncan
School ranking edit
| School Year | Grade |
|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | C |
| 2016-2017 | C |
| 2015-2016 | C |
| 2014-2015 | B |
| 2013-2014 | B |
| 2012-2013 | B |
| 2011-2012 | B |
| 2010-2011 | B |
| 2009-2010 | B |
| 2008-2009 | C |
| 2007-2008 | A |
| 2006-2007 | B |
| 2005-2006 | B |
| 2004-2005 | B |
| 2003-2004 | B |
Leadership edit
In June, 2008, principal Richard Bartels retired. Mr. Bartels was the first principal of Freedom High School and helped to open the school in 2002.
Kevin Stephenson actively serves as the current school principal since the 2014–2015 school year.
References edit
- ^ a b c "Freedom High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- ^ "For new schools, names that will ring a bell with all". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2021-11-28.
- ^ https://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/assets/pdf/SE0016B.pdf Archived 2016-10-12 at the Wayback Machine [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Freedom High School || Home of the Patriots". Freedom.mysdhc.org. 2005-08-09. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
- ^ "Florida School Accountability Reports". fldoe.org. Retrieved 2020-04-11.