Palatka High School
PHS
Address
302 Mellon Rd

Palatka
,
Florida

United States
Coordinates29°38′41″N 81°40′11″W / 29.644614°N 81.669736°W / 29.644614; -81.669736
Information
TypePublic High School
MottoPride Honor Success
Established1977
StatusOpen
School districtPutnam County School District
OversightRick Surrency
DeanAaron Gieselman (A-G)
Randall Owens (H-P)
Sharice Williams (Q-Z)
PrincipalJT Stout
Faculty~100
Teaching staff45.38 (FTE)[1]
Grades7 - 12
Enrollment1,067 (2019-20)[1]
Student to teacher ratio23.51[1]
Color(s)Blue and Gold
AthleticsFB, BB, BKB, SB, SOC, SW, XC, VB.
MascotPanther
RivalsInterlachen High School
Keystone Heights High School
AccreditationAdvancED
Websitephs.putnamschools.org

Palatka High School is a public high school located in Palatka, Florida, operated by the Putnam County School Board. The school was established 1977 after merging two existing schools - Palatka Central and Palatka South. The campus has completed several renovation projects with science labs, new classrooms, a performing arts area, and office areas. Palatka High School serves the Palatka and East Palatka areas. Current student enrollment is about 1,400, drawing students from Jenkins Middle School. Students attend 7 classes per day, taking a wide variety of courses, including dual enrollment courses at St. Johns River State College. PHS offers Honors and AP courses and a variety of elective classes including Art and Journalism. Florida Virtual School is also an option for students.

Notable alumni

References

  1. 1 2 3 "PALATKA HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 2, 2021.


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