| Definition of Terms |
Crystal River High School |
| School Level |
High school |
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| Grades Offered |
Grades 9 - 12 |
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| County |
Citrus County, FL |
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| Total Students |
1344 students |
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| % Male / % Female |
49% /
51% |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
74 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 9 - 414 students | | Grade 10 - 366 students | | Grade 11 - 290 students | | Grade 12 - 274 students |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio |
1:18 |
1:19 |
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| Students by Ethnicity |
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| % American Indian |
1% |
n/a |
| % Asian |
1% |
2% |
| % Hispanic |
3% |
18% |
| % Black |
3% |
26% |
| % White |
92% |
52% |
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| Additional Student Information |
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| % Eligible for Free Lunch |
26% |
26% |
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| % Eligible for Reduced Lunch |
7% |
6% |
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| % Migrant Students Enrolled |
n/a |
n/a |
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| School District Name |
Citrus County School District |
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| Number of Schools Managed |
25 |
24 |
| Number of Students Managed |
15,852 students |
15,852 students |
| District Total Revenue |
$132,536,000 |
$150,286,000 |
| District Expenditure |
$127,336,000 |
$148,035,000 |
| District Revenue / Student |
$8,361 |
$9,481 |
| District Expenditure / Student |
$8,033 |
$9,339 |
| District Graduation Rates |
79% |
90% |
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- Crystal River High School was built in Crystal River, Florida, in 1969. It is located on NE 8th Street in central Crystal River. It was the second of the high schools located in Citrus County. The first enrollment count was 750 students. Now (as of 2008) there are approximately 1453 students, 76 faculty members, and 35 support staff .
- Faculty
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The current principal is Mr. McCoy. He is took over in 2009. .
- Spirit
- One of the main goals of Crystal River High School is raising of school spirit. Pep rallies using the spirit chest have been held to promote increased school spirit. The spirit chest is a treasure chest filled with various items such as flip flops, beads and shirts with the Pirate's logo that are rewarded to the classes that show the most spirit. Students are also rewarded for academic performance, especially in the area of higher FCAT scores.
- Motto: Make footprints with your heart.
- Mascot: Pete the Pirate.
- School colors: Blue and gold.
- Clubs: Crystal River has approximately 28 clubs and activities (not including sports).
- Rivalry: Lecanto Panthers and Citrus Hurricanes.
- School store: Scallywags (Opened as of spring 2006).
- Affiliations
- The school has many affiliations with different organizations to promote education. Central Florida Community College allows for students to participate in Dual Enrollment: a program that allows students, though still in high school, to get college credits. Some of the classes are currently offered on campus). These include ENC1101, ENC 1102, Biology, and Calculus. Next year it will include a advanced computer course
- Other programs include the Advanced Placement courses which allow students to go through a course in preparation for the AP Test which, if passed, gives the student college credit for the course. The school offers after school tutoring and has a mentoring program with the community.
- Interesting facts
- Crystal River High School was originally located where the current middle school stands today.
- The school is in the planning phases of a major renovation(Dec. 2007).
- Administration
- Principal: Mr. McCoy
- Assistant Principal: Charles Brooks
- Assistant Principal: Danita Eatman
- Assistant Principal: Bruce Sheffield
- Dean of Students: George Arscott
- Web Design 2
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For the 2008-2009 school yearThe school website is maintained by students and is taught by Melody Dobbins. The class consists of James Turner, Jacob Hauter, Jeremy Grantham, Aaron DeLoach, Viola (Allakazam) Jaster, Ben Rose, Nathan Brissette, Adam Ward. The fourth block "Web 2" class is often visited by Mrs. Dobbin's favorite Teacher Assistant, Deven DeLarco.
- Gaming Club
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In 2007 Jacob Hauter and Jeremy Grantham with sponsorship from Ms.Chalice, started the gaming club with Jacob Hauter as president and Jeremy Grantham as Vice president. Staff includes Juan Colon, Jay Rosen, Matt Renschlar, Bo Bloom and James Cardnell. as of 2009 the staff has stayed the same but sponsorship of the club is now under Dean of Students George Arscott.
- Marching Band
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Crystal River High School's Golden Pirate Marching Band came under the direction of John Ash in the 2008-2009 school year. Their 2008-2009 show was titled "Jesus Christ Superstar" and included selections from the popular film, "Jesus Christ Superstar." While they did not make it to state this year, Mr. Ash contends that the coming year shows promise.
- Their 2009-2010 show, entitled "Scheherazade," promises to be spectacular.
- External links
- CRHS Home Page
- Source: Wikipedia; it is used under the GNU Free Documentation License. You may redistribute it, verbatim or modified, providing that you comply with the terms of the GFDL.
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| About This Zip Code (34428) |
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| Population (Approximate) |
9,294 people |
15,366,089 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree |
20% |
27% |
| Population Average Age |
43 years old
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37 years old |
| Average Household size |
2.4 persons
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2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income |
$30,069
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$38,396 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household |
5.1 rooms |
5.0 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure |
26 years old |
32 years old |
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Zipcode (34428)
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| % Owning / % Renting |
78% / 22% |
67% / 33% |
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