Atlantic High School (Florida)

Atlantic High School is a public high school located in Port Orange, Florida. The school opened in 1994 and currently serves about 1,300 students in grades 9 to 12 as part of the Volusia County Schools system. It is notable for being an early example of the "Wall-to-Wall Academy" model in Florida; every student is, under this policy, mandated to join a Career and Technical Education Academy, of which there are many.

Atlantic High School
Location
1250 Reed Canal Road

Port Orange
,
Florida
32129

United States
Information
TypePublic High School
Motto"Living the Vision"
Established1994
School districtVolusia County Schools
PrincipalStephen C. Hinson
Faculty75 (FTE)[1]
Grades9 to 12
Enrollment1,348 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio17.97 [1]
Color(s)   
SloganThe School of Opportunity
SportsVarsity teams and Junior Varsity teams
MascotSharks
NicknameAHS, ATL
Team nameAtlantic Sharks
WebsiteAtlantic High School

Extracurriculars

Extracurriculars are extremely important at Atlantic High School. Extracurriculars include:

  • Academic team
  • Anime Club
  • Band
  • Book Club
  • DECA
  • Drama Club
  • Future Farmers of America (FFA)
  • International Thespian Society
  • Junior Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC)
  • Key Club
  • Latin Club
  • Mock Trial
  • Science Olympiad
  • Spanish Club
  • Video Game Club

Athletics

The schools athletic teams are known as the Atlantic Sharks. Sports typically offered include football, baseball, softball, and volleyball.

The school has a history of athletic accomplishments, including being the Women's Bowling State Champions in 2010 and 2014, the Men's Basketball District Champions in 2016, and Tennis State Champions in 2016.

Career Academies

Atlantic High currently offers nine Career Academies under three umbrellas: Public Service and Marketing, Science and Technology, and Entertainment.

Public Service and Marketing holds the Academy of Law and Government (ALAG), Teaching, Education, and Learning (TEAL), and Marketing and Promotions.

Science and Technology focus includes these academies: Gaming and Simulation, Technology, Engineering, Science, and Aeronautics (TESA), and Aquaculture, Environmental, and Marine Science Academy (AEMS).

The Entertainment focus includes these academies: On Stage (previously known as CAPA), Digital Video (DVA), and Digital Audio and Recording Technology (DART).

The purpose of Career Academies is to offer students unique educational opportunities in the professional area of their choice. Students who belong to an academy can expect to go on field trips, hear guest speakers, and experience hands-on training.

ALAG is a gold seal academy, as rated by the Volusia County CTE Department, and attracts students from all over Volusia County.

References
  1. "ATLANTIC HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 4, 2020.

Atlantic High School 2013 Handout

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