Type Public high school Principal Susan Sullivan Team name Raiders Founded 1914 | Established 1914 (1914) Colour(s) Teal and Orange Phone +1 813-757-9370 Lowest grade Ninth grade | |
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Rival Durant High School, Strawberry Crest High School District School District of Hillsborough County | ||
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The Plant City High School is a public high school in Plant City, Florida, United States and is part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools. The current school building was completed in 1972 on Maki Road, now called Raider Place.
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- Some concerned about reports of rats at plant city high school
- Plant city high school football 2016 highlight reel
- History
- School
- Improvement
- Notable alumni
- References
Plant city high school football 2016 highlight reel
History
The original school is located at 605 North Collins Street. It was built in 1914 and designed by Tampa-based architect Willis R. Biggers. The original building now houses a community center and historical society and was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on February 4, 1981.
School
In May 2006, Plant City High School was recognized as one of the top 1000 high schools in America by Newsweek magazine. Advance placement examination participation at PCHS has tripled since 2000, the largest increase in the district. Nearly 20% of the 2006 graduates passed an AP exam while in high school. Seven of the teachers are Nationally Board Certified.
The current principal is Mrs. Susan Sullivan.
Improvement
Plant City was one of 16 schools nationwide selected by the College Board for inclusion in the EXCELerator School Improvement Model program beginning the 2007-2008 school year. The project was funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.