Type Public High School Principal Mitch Moyer Number of students 2,700 Phone +1 386-822-6909 Founded 1922 | Established 1922 Faculty 188 Color(s) Green and Gold | |
Address 800 N Hill Ave, DeLand, FL 32724, USA District Volusia County School District Profiles | ||
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DeLand High School is a public high school in DeLand, Florida established in 1922, with an enrollment of 3,616 students, a student/teacher ratio of 16.5, and a graduation rate above 90%.
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- Deland high school vandalized
- Deland high school fails health inspection
- International Baccalaureate
- Engineering Academy
- Construction Academy
- Athletics
- Chorus
- Band
- Air Force Junior ROTC
- Controversies
- School Grades
- Notable alumni
- References
Deland high school fails health inspection
International Baccalaureate
DeLand High School has been an International Baccalaureate high school since the 1990s. The program is a rigorous academic program that prepares its students for college with the development of an international outlook.
Engineering Academy
DeLand High School hosts an Engineering Program where students take specific courses to train in the Engineering field. This academy includes AP courses in physics, principles of technology, electrical and mechanical Engineering as well as a manufacturing-based engineering courses.
The Academy also emphasizes on math, science, computer, and communication skills while giving students experiences with problem solving, logical sequencing, presentation skills and organizational skills.
Construction Academy
DeLand High School built a brand new facility for the Construction Academy that opened for the 2007 school year. Students will be able to learn the concepts of construction so they can go into the work field. The academy also provides an after school club open to all students who want to learn more about construction. This club, FCCMA (Future Carpenter and Cabinet Makers of America), strives to teach students the importance of teamwork and community service as well as carpentry, construction and proper safety precautions.
Athletics
DeLand High School's athletic teams are known as the Bulldogs. The school colors are green and gold. The following varsity sports are offered at DeLand:
Chorus
DeLand's chorus program performances include Disney's Candlelight, Winter Concerts, luncheons throughout Volusia County, district and state Music Performance Assessments (MPAs), and in-school performances, as well as many places they volunteer or are requested to sing at. They received the honor of performing for President Sirleaf of Liberia on her visit to DeLand High in May 2014 and they performed in Carnegie Hall in March 2015. The choral program at DeLand High School includes the General Chorus, Men's Ensemble, Voice Male, Dolce Voce, DeLand Singers, Advanced Women's Chorale, Chamber Women and Concert Choir. They also have a chorus council who helps the program to run smoothly.
Band
DeLand's band, the Marching Bulldogs, performed at the Peach Bowl. In 2011, the band traveled to New York and performed a patriotic set on Ellis Island. The DHS band performs annually at every football game, three or four parades, at least six formal concerts including a chamber music showcase. The program consists of three concert bands (Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band), a jazz band, percussion ensemble, FFCC winter guard, and many chamber groups including the double quintet Chamber Winds, Clarinet Choir, and Flute Choir.
Air Force Junior ROTC
Established in 1967, DeLand's unit designation (FL-023) signifies that they were the 23rd AFJROTC unit in Florida. 1967 was the first year for AFJROTC units in the country. Each year ROTC participates in many events including parades, Haunted House, Adopt A Road, and canned food and toy drives. ROTC offers many extracurricular activities including Model Rocket Club, Drill Team, Color Guard and Kitty Hawk Air Society.
Controversies
On May 2, 1997, a DeLand High School teacher and coach, while teaching a class, pulled out a starting pistol and pointed it at a 15-year-old student after the boy talked back to him. The teacher was placed on leave. He resigned several weeks later. The State Attorney's Office decided not to file charges against the teacher, saying that the modified pistol doesn't fit the state's legal definition of a firearm. He was cleared to return to teaching a year after the incident.
In May 2002, 12 students super-glued stolen beehives within the school and also glued a large number of classroom and building doors shut. The school prank resulted in the release of a swarm of 80,000 bees. The students were suspended and later sentenced to perform community service. This prank was also the first to air on MTV's show High School Stories: Scandals, Pranks & Controversies receiving an hour-long special.