Palmetto High School (Florida)
This article is about the high school in Palmetto, Florida. For the Miami school, see Miami Palmetto High School. For other high schools, see Palmetto High School (disambiguation).
Palmetto High School
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| Address | |
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1200 7th Street West Palmetto, Florida 34221 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1930 |
| School district | Manatee County School District |
| Principal | Carl Auckerman |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | About 1,900 |
| Mascot | Tigers |
| Website | |
Palmetto High School, a high school located in Palmetto, Florida was originally opened in 1957 and rebuilt in 1999. The school's athletic teams are known as the Tigers, and the school colors are red, white, and black. The school currently serves students in grades 9 through 12.
Enrollment
As of April 2016 the number of enrolled students was about 1,900. With about 91 teachers the school has a student-teacher ratio of about 21:1.
| Grade | Class Size | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 9th | 586 | 31.0% |
| 10th | 451 | 24.0% |
| 11th | 435 | 23.0% |
| 12th | 417 | 22.0% |
| Total | 1889 | 100.0% |
Notable alumni
- Mistral Raymond, former NFL defensive back for the Minnesota Vikings and former captain at the University of South Florida.
- Ralph Haben, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives.
- Joe Hills, AFL wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Storm.
- Chris Smith, NFL, AFL and CFL player.
- Damian Copeland, NFL wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
External links
Coordinates: 27°31′47″N 82°34′38″W / 27.5297598°N 82.5773193°W
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