| Definition of Terms |
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| School Level |
High school |
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| Grades Offered |
Grades 9 - 12 |
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| County |
Hillsborough County, FL |
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| Total Students |
2135 students |
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| % Male / % Female |
50% /
50% |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
78 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 9 - 643 students | | Grade 10 - 599 students | | Grade 11 - 521 students | | Grade 12 - 372 students |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio |
1:27 |
1:19 |
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| Students by Ethnicity |
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| % American Indian |
1% |
n/a |
| % Asian |
3% |
2% |
| % Hispanic |
19% |
18% |
| % Black |
23% |
26% |
| % White |
54% |
52% |
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| Additional Student Information |
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| % Eligible for Free Lunch |
25% |
26% |
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| % Eligible for Reduced Lunch |
6% |
6% |
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| % Migrant Students Enrolled |
n/a |
n/a |
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| School District Name |
Hillsborough County School District |
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| Number of Schools Managed |
261 |
24 |
| Number of Students Managed |
195,331 students |
15,852 students |
| District Total Revenue |
$1,590,138,000 |
$150,286,000 |
| District Expenditure |
$1,653,812,000 |
$148,035,000 |
| District Revenue / Student |
$8,141 |
$9,481 |
| District Expenditure / Student |
$8,467 |
$9,339 |
| District Graduation Rates |
87% |
90% |
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- Freedom High School is a part of the Hillsborough County Public School District. Located in New Tampa it serves students in grades 9-12.
- Demographics
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The 2008-2009 Student demographic make up for Freedom High School was:
49.06% White, non-Hispanic
20.93% Black, non-Hispanic
20.93% Hispanic
5.10% Multi-Racial
3.46% Asian/Pacific Islander
0.51% American Indian/Alaskan Native - Media
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TV: Patriot Primetime
Sponsor: Mark Lennox
Newspaper: Revolution
Sponsor: Christie Gold
Web site: freedom.mysdhc.org
Webmaster: Jeff J. Pelzer
Yearbook: Addicted to Freedom
Sponsor: Autum Hernandez - Languages and language programs
- Bilingual: E.S.O.L.
- Foreign Language: Spanish, French, Latin, German.
- Activities and programs
- Arts: Orchestra, Art, Band (Marching, Concert and Jazz), Chorus, Theater and Photography
- Clubs: Freedom has a variety of clubs, from interest clubs to honor societies
- Computer Technology: Web Design and Computer Programming
- Culinary Arts
- Navy JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps)
- Band
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The Freedom High School Band has more than doubled in size since the schools' opening. They have earned a Superior in marching band for the shows Queen in 2003, Aerosmith in 2004, Phantom of the Opera in 2005, Fusion in 2007, and Helios in 2008. Many superiors have also been earned in concert band. The Freedom High School Jazz Band performs locally on many occasions and traveled to San Antonio, Texas (2008) where they earned a Superior rating, as well as student Tyler Wertman winning a solo award. Many of the band members consistently make All-County and/or All-State and a few have become Master Musicians. Many of the members also participate in Solo and Ensemble, where many receive Superior ratings as well.
- Clubs
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African American Studies
Anime
Best Buddies
Beta
Deca
Drama/Thespians
ELL Honor (ESOL)
FBLA
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FFA
FPSA
French Honor Society
Freshman Class
Gay-Straight Alliance
German Club
German Honor Society
Green Club
Hockey
Interact
Junior Class
Key Club
Lacrosse
Latin Club
Latin Dance Club
Latin Honor Society
Mandarin
Mu-Alpha Theta
Musical Theatre
National Art Society
National Honor Society
NJROTC
Patriot Primetime/LCA
PAC
Quill and Scroll
Revolution Newspaper
Science
Science Fiction
Senior Class
Sigma Lambda
Sophomore Class
Spanish Honor Society
Student Advisory Committee
Student Council
Student Government
Tri-Athlete
Tri-M Music
Yearbookthe racist club - Sports
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Fall Sports
Cross Country (B/G)
Football (B)
Golf (B/G)
Swimming (B/G)Volleyball (G)Hockey(B)
- Winter Sports
Basketball (B/G)
Soccer (B/G)
Wrestling (B) - Spring Sports
Baseball (B)
Flag Football (G)
Softball (G)
Tennis (B/G)
Track and Field (B/G) - FHS Athletic Director: Mr. Elijah Thomas, Jr.
FHS Athletic Secretary: Mrs. AnneMarie Gunderson - School-to-Career (technical and career training)
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Agribusiness / Natural Resources, Business Technology, Marketing, Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences
- Advanced Placement Courses
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Science
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science.
- Social Studies
- Comparative Politics, European History, Human Geography, Macro Economics, Micro Economics, Psychology, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History.
- Math
- Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Computer Science A
- English
- English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition
- Electives
- Art / General Portfolio, French, Spanish.
- Vision/Mission
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Freedom High School Vision:
Freedom High School will provide a safe and caring environment with an academic focus, which will foster students' growth, responsibility and positive self-esteem to develop motivated, self-disciplined individuals who will reach their academic and career potentials.Freedom High School will provide a learning environment which will foster students' positive high school experience to develop motivated, self-disciplined individuals who will reach their academic and career potentials.
Freedom High School Mission:
Our students will excel in a challenging and diverse culture as creative, resourceful citizens of society. Students will have pride and respect in themselves, their school, their community and their country. - School Ranking
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The school achieved an "A" for the 2007/2008 school year. Ratings are based on FCAT scores.
- Leadership
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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. Mr. Farkas is the current principal.
- External links
- Revolution
- Fire At Freedom High Deemed Arson
- Hillsborough County Public Schools
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| About This Zip Code (33647) |
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| Population (Approximate) |
26,290 people |
15,366,089 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree |
67% |
27% |
| Population Average Age |
32 years old
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37 years old |
| Average Household size |
2.6 persons
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2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income |
$66,107
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$38,396 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household |
5.6 rooms |
5.0 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure |
14 years old |
32 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting |
59% / 41% |
67% / 33% |
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