John I. Leonard Community High School
| John I. Leonard Community High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
4701 10th Avenue Greenacres, Florida, Palm Beach County 33463 United States | |
| Coordinates | 26°37′50″N 80°06′58″W / 26.63056°N 80.11611°WCoordinates: 26°37′50″N 80°06′58″W / 26.63056°N 80.11611°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public school |
| Established | 1965 |
| School district | Palm Beach County |
| Principal | Edward Tierney |
| Enrollment | 3,620 (2016-17)[1] |
| Color(s) | Orange Black and White |
| Mascot | Lancer |
| Newspaper | (offline) The Knight Times Online |
| Website | www.johnileonard.com |
John I. Leonard Community High School is a public high school located in Greenacres, Florida, United States.
History
The school is named after John I. Leonard who was the Palm Beach County superintendent from 1936 to 1947.[2] On August 7, 1964, Melvin J. Adolphson was named as the first principal of the new school scheduled to open in the fall of 1965.[3]
In January 1994, the school was annexed into the city of Greenacres.[4]
Notes
- ↑ FHSAA Student Population Report
- ↑ John I. Leonard High School
- ↑ The Palm Beach Post (1964)
- ↑ The Palm Beach Post (1997)
References
- John I. Leonard High School. "History & Culture".
- The Palm Beach Post. August 7, 1964. "New Principals Named by Martin". Page 8.
- The Palm Beach Post. June 16, 1997. "Greenacres Mayor: Annex Entire School". Page 1B.
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