Freedom High School (Tampa, Florida) Explained
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| Freedom High School |
| Motto: | Home of the Patriots |
| Type: | Public high school |
| District: | Hillsborough County Public Schools |
| Address: | 17410 Commerce Park Blvd |
| City: | Tampa |
| State: | Florida |
| Zipcode: | 33647 |
| Country: | U.S. |
| Enrollment: | 1,837 (2022–23)[1] |
| Principal: | Kevin Stephenson |
| Ratio: | 21.49 |
| Staff: | 85.50 (FTE) |
| Grades: | 9-12 |
| Established: | 2002 |
| Mascot: | Patriots |
| Rival: | Wharton |
| Website: | Freedom High Online |
| Newspaper: | Revolution |
| Yearbook: | Glory |
Freedom High School is a public high school located in the New Tampa region of Tampa, Florida, United States. It operates as a part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district and serves students in grades 9–12. Freedom High School was named in honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.[2]
Demographics
Freedom High School is 33% Hispanic, 31% White, 26% Black, 5% Asian, 5% multiracial, and <1% other.[3]
Media
- Newspaper: Revolution http://fhsrevolution.com/
- Web site: freedom.mysdhc.org
- Yearbook: Glory
- Media Specialist: Jennifer Simard
[4] TV Production: Freedom TV
Languages and language programs
- Bilingual: E.S.O.L.
- Foreign Language: Spanish and French.
Clubs
- Aerospace Club
- Book Club
- Drama
- Environmental Club
- FBLA
- FFA
- French Honor Society
- Gay/Straight Alliance
- Interact Club
- Key Club
- Latino Dance Club
- Model UN
- Mu Alpha Theta
- National Art Society
- National Honor Society
- Rho Kappa
- NJROTC
- Science National Honor Society
- Scrubs Club
- S-H-E Club
- Spanish Honor Society
- Spirit Club
- Tri-M Music Honor Society
Sports
Fall sports
- Cross Country (B/G)
- Football (B)
- Golf (B/G)
- Swimming/Diving (B/G)
- Volleyball (G)
Winter sports
- Basketball (B/G)
- Ice Hockey (B/G)
- Soccer (B/G)
- Wrestling (B)
- Competitive Cheerleading (G)
Spring sports
- Baseball (B)
- Lacrosse (B/G)
- Flag Football (G)
- Softball (G)
- Tennis (B/G)
- Track and Field (B/G)
- FHS Athletic Director: Jeffery Duncan
School ranking
History of school ranking[5] | School Year | Grade |
|---|
| 2017-2018 | C |
| 2016-2017 | C |
| 2015-2016 | C |
| 2014-2015 | B |
| 2013-2014 | B |
| 2012-2013 | B |
| 2011-2012 | B |
| 2010-2011 | B |
| 2009-2010 | B |
| 2008-2009 | C |
| 2007-2008 | A |
| 2006-2007 | B |
| 2005-2006 | B |
| 2004-2005 | B |
| 2003-2004 | B | |
Leadership
In June, 2008, principal Richard Bartels retired. Mr. Bartels was the first principal of Freedom High School and helped to open the school in 2002.
Kevin Stephenson actively serves as the current school principal since the 2014–2015 school year.
References
- Web site: Freedom High School. National Center for Education Statistics. July 28, 2024.
- Web site: For new schools, names that will ring a bell with all. 2021-11-28. Tampa Bay Times. en.
- https://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/assets/pdf/SE0016B.pdf
- Web site: Freedom High School || Home of the Patriots . Freedom.mysdhc.org . 2005-08-09 . 2012-08-15.
- Web site: Florida School Accountability Reports. fldoe.org. 2020-04-11.
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