J. W. Mitchell High School
| J. W. Mitchell High School | |
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| Address | |
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2323 Little Road New Port Richey, Florida, 34691 United States | |
| Coordinates | 28°11′34″N 82°40′01″W / 28.192893°N 82.66684°WCoordinates: 28°11′34″N 82°40′01″W / 28.192893°N 82.66684°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Established | 2000 |
| School district | Pasco County Schools |
| CEEB Code | 101560 |
| Principal | Jessica Schultz[1] |
| Teaching staff | 139 (as of 2006-07) |
| Gender | coed |
| Enrollment | 1,864 (2014) |
| Average class size | 28 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 22:1 (as of 2010) |
| Color(s) | Black and Gold |
| Slogan | Empowered by Community, Driven by Integrity, Dedicated to Excellence |
| Mascot | Mustang |
| Newspaper | Hoofbeat |
| Yearbook | The Stampede |
| Website | School website |
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J. W. Mitchell High School (also called Mitchell or JWMHS), is a public high school in New Port Richey, Florida, located next to Seven Springs Middle School. Its current principal is Jessica Schultz. It is one of the largest schools in the Pasco County Schools district.
History
J. W. Mitchell High School opened at the start of the 2000-01 school year, designed to relieve overcrowding at River Ridge and Gulf High Schools. Its first graduating class was in 2002. The school is named for James Mitchell, a rancher, community leader and businessman. His wife Dorothy served on the school board for about 20 years.
State championships
During the 2009-2010 season, the Mustangs secured Pasco county's first ever soccer state championship. They beat Jacksonville Stanton 1-0, on February 18, 2010.[3]
During the 2011-2012 season, Mitchell's hockey team won their first state championship. They beat Spanish River in Coral Springs, Florida, 10-2.[4]
During the 2013-2014 season, Mitchell's hockey team won their second state championship. They beat Seminole in Brandon, Florida, 9-1.
Classes
The JROTC is currently the largest in the school's history.
Mitchell offers a wide range of classes, including dual-enrollment through Pasco–Hernando State College, Advanced Placement, and through F. K. Marchman Technical Center.
Principals
- Tina Tiede (2000-2004)
- Ric Mellin (2004-2009)
- Jim Michaels (2009-2016)
- Jessica Schultz (2016-present)
Notable alumni
- Tyler Clippard - professional baseball player
- Patrick Schuster - professional baseball player[5]
References
- ↑ http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/gradebook/pasco-mitchell-high-school-gets-a-new-principal/2264173
- ↑ "School Detail for James W. Mitchell High School". National Center for Education Statistics.
- ↑ http://www.tampabay.com/sports/soccer/preps/4a-final-mitchell-brings-home-pasco-countys-first-state-crown-in-boys/1074358
- ↑ http://www.tampabay.com/news/humaninterest/mitchell-high-wins-state-championship/1218673
- ↑ http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/gators/content/uf-takes-mitchell-ace/2017412