Type Public high school Superintendent Robert Runcie Enrollment 3120 (2013–2014) Principal Jimmy Arrojo | Opened 1981 Grades 9–12 Phone +1 754-323-2400 Colors Black, Vegas Gold | |
School district Broward County Public Schools Address 1200 SW 136th Ave, Davie, FL 33325, USA District Broward County Public Schools Similar Cypress Bay High School, West Broward High Sch, Cooper City High School, Nova High School, South Plantation High Sch Profiles | ||
Western High School is a high school located in Davie, Florida serving students in grades 9 through 12. The school, which opened in 1981, is a part of the Broward County Public Schools district.
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The principal is Jimmy Arrojo. The school's mascot is the Wildcat and the official colors are Black and Vegas Gold. Western High has an FCAT school grade of "A" for the 2009–2010 academic year, the 2010–2011 school year, 2011–2012 school year, and the 2012–2013 school year.
Demographics
As of 2013–2014, the total student enrollment was 3120. The ethnic makeup of the school was 52.0% White, 6.6% Black, 33.9% Hispanic, 3.8% Asian or Pacific Islander, 2.1% Multiracial, and 1.6% Native American or Native Alaskan.
Athletics
The school offers athletics in Football, Basketball, Tennis, Soccer, Colorguard, Swimming, Water Polo, Ice Hockey, Golf, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Cross Country, Marching Band, and Volleyball. In the Fall of 2002 the school's first State Championship title was earned by the Women's Golf Team. The Lady Wildcats were undefeated that year as well.
Band
The Western High School band program includes concert band, the Pride of the Wildcats marching band (formerly the Western Star Regiment), color guard, winter guard, and an indoor percussion program.
Chorus
The chorus program offers three levels of vocal ensembles: Beginner's Chorus, Women's Choir, and Western Singers, the elite course offered to veterans of the program.
Drama
The drama program participates in the International Thespian Society as Thespian Troupe 4259.
Army JROTC
The Wildcat Battalion was founded at Western High School in 1993.