Cape Coral High School
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Cape Coral High School is located in Cape Coral, Florida
. It is one of four high schools in the city of Cape Coral and is also a part of the Lee County School District system.
As of the 2005-06 school year, the school had an enrollment of 2,086 students and 93 classroom teachers (on a FTE
basis) for a student-teacher ratio of 22.4.
Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education
, the highest award an American school can receive.
In 1996, Cape Coral High School's newspaper The Shell won the NSPA's high school newspaper competition in Orlando, FL. It went on to rank 8th nationally. In 1997, The Shell repeated its win for the state of Florida. The paper, now known as The Seahawk's Eye, continues to do well in many competitions, including a First Place award from the American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA
) during the 2008-2009 school year. It has also won first place from the National Scholastic Press Association
during both the 2009 and 2010 school years.
In the spring of 2006, the school was one of 17 in Florida selected as part of Sports Illustrated’s
"model SI Schools steroid and drug prevention initiative" for high school athletes.
In April 2007 the school was awarded accreditation by the International Baccalaureate Organization
to offer the IB Diploma Programme
, making it the second IB school in Lee County and putting the school on track to graduate its first IB class in 2009.
March 2008 marked the first time that Cape Coral High School has hosted a regional math competition. At the competition, Cape Coral High School placed first among Lee County high schools, and fourth among overall participating high schools.
For the first time since the school has been erect, Cape Coral High School has earned an "A+" as the school's grade for the 2010-2011 school year.
Cape Coral High School's Marching Band, the Marching Seahawks, also placed 3rd overall in its division at the Preview of Champions competition at Mariner High School on November 13, 2010. In the 2011 Indoor drumline season, the drumline was able to win one competition, place second in another, and came in 5th place in the state in division AA.
For the first time in school history, the Cape Coral High School boys soccer team has won the Class 4A State Soccer Championship 2010-2011.
The Seahawks were down 2-0 nothing going into the 2nd half against the Choctawhatchee Indians, but Nathan Stone would score early in the 2nd half. Then, Cario Amaral would add 2 more, as the Seahawks score three goals in 18 minutes to win the game, and the state championship.
The final score was 3-2.
Read more: http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2011-02-19/Cape-Coral-boys-soccer-team-wins-4A-state-title#ixzz1EXdJMrk3
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In 2006-2007 school year, two of Cape Coral High School's teachers, Mr. Michael Cook and Mr. Robert Snyder, received the Golden Apple Award
, given to only five teachers every year. It is a first for a single school to have two Golden Apple
Winners in one year because there are numerous schools in the district area.
The state uses "school grades" to measure the overall performance of schools in Florida on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. The grades (A-F) are based on three criteria: overall performance on FCAT, percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math.
In 2007-2008 school year, Cape Coral High School scored a "B".
|Ethnicity || Cape Coral
|-
|White, not Hispanic || 53%
|-
|Hispanic || 33%
|-
|Black, not Hispanic || 8%
|-
|Multiracial || 8%
|-
|Asian/Pacific Islander|| 8%
|-
{|
| || Cape Coral || State Ave.
|-
|Eligible for free/reduced price lunch || 36% || 47%
|}
Cape Coral, Florida
Cape Coral is a municipality located in Lee County, Florida, United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Founded in 1957 and developed as a master-planned, pre-platted community, the city grew to a population of 154,305 by the year 2010. With an area of , Cape Coral is the largest city between Tampa and...
. It is one of four high schools in the city of Cape Coral and is also a part of the Lee County School District system.
As of the 2005-06 school year, the school had an enrollment of 2,086 students and 93 classroom teachers (on a FTE
Full-time equivalent
Full-time equivalent , is a unit to measure employed persons or students in a way that makes them comparable although they may work or study a different number of hours per week. FTE is often used to measure a worker's involvement in a project, or to track cost reductions in an organization...
basis) for a student-teacher ratio of 22.4.
Awards and recognition
During the 1988-89 school year, Cape Coral High School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon SchoolBlue Ribbon Schools Program
The Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a United States government program created in 1981 to honor schools which have achieved high levels of performance or significant improvements with emphasis on schools serving disadvantaged students. The program centers around a self-assessment conducted by the...
Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education
United States Department of Education
The United States Department of Education, also referred to as ED or the ED for Education Department, is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government...
, the highest award an American school can receive.
In 1996, Cape Coral High School's newspaper The Shell won the NSPA's high school newspaper competition in Orlando, FL. It went on to rank 8th nationally. In 1997, The Shell repeated its win for the state of Florida. The paper, now known as The Seahawk's Eye, continues to do well in many competitions, including a First Place award from the American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA
ASPA
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) during the 2008-2009 school year. It has also won first place from the National Scholastic Press Association
National Scholastic Press Association
The National Scholastic Press Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1921 for high school and secondary school publications in the United States. The association is membership-based and annually hosts high school journalism conventions across the country...
during both the 2009 and 2010 school years.
In the spring of 2006, the school was one of 17 in Florida selected as part of Sports Illustrated’s
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated is an American sports media company owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Its self titled magazine has over 3.5 million subscribers and is read by 23 million adults each week, including over 18 million men. It was the first magazine with circulation over one million to win the...
"model SI Schools steroid and drug prevention initiative" for high school athletes.
In April 2007 the school was awarded accreditation by the International Baccalaureate Organization
International Baccalaureate Organization
The International Baccalaureate , formerly the International Baccalaureate Organization , is an international educational foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and founded in 1968. IB offers three educational programmes for children ages 3–19.The organization's name and logo were changed...
to offer the IB Diploma Programme
IB Diploma Programme
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a two-year educational programme for students aged 16–19that provides an internationally accepted qualification for entry into higher education, and is recognised by universities worldwide. It was developed in the early to mid-1960s in Geneva by...
, making it the second IB school in Lee County and putting the school on track to graduate its first IB class in 2009.
Academics
Cape Coral High offers many diverse classes. Some offered classes included Honors, AP, and IB classes. The school also offers foreign language classes including Spanish and French.Achievements
In February 2008 the Model United Nations brought home the "Best Large Delegation" award from BosMUN, a conference in Boston, MA hosted by MIT and Boston University. This conference was attended by schools across the world including those from Canada, China, and Guatemala. Student representatives were the recipients of several "Best", "Outstanding", and "Honorable Mention" awards. This feat was repeated in 2010, where delegations came from 5 different continents, including a delegation from Ghana. Cape High students took home 15 individual awards, and the "Best Large Delegation" award once again. In 2011, the Model UN team once again reigned supreme at George Washington University's WAMUNC. Cape Coral High School received "Best Large Delegation," and obtained 17 individual awards at this conference in the nation's capital. The website, bestdelegate.com now recognizes Cape Coral High School as one of the most elite Model UN programs in the world.March 2008 marked the first time that Cape Coral High School has hosted a regional math competition. At the competition, Cape Coral High School placed first among Lee County high schools, and fourth among overall participating high schools.
For the first time since the school has been erect, Cape Coral High School has earned an "A+" as the school's grade for the 2010-2011 school year.
Cape Coral High School's Marching Band, the Marching Seahawks, also placed 3rd overall in its division at the Preview of Champions competition at Mariner High School on November 13, 2010. In the 2011 Indoor drumline season, the drumline was able to win one competition, place second in another, and came in 5th place in the state in division AA.
For the first time in school history, the Cape Coral High School boys soccer team has won the Class 4A State Soccer Championship 2010-2011.
The Seahawks were down 2-0 nothing going into the 2nd half against the Choctawhatchee Indians, but Nathan Stone would score early in the 2nd half. Then, Cario Amaral would add 2 more, as the Seahawks score three goals in 18 minutes to win the game, and the state championship.
The final score was 3-2.
Read more: http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2011-02-19/Cape-Coral-boys-soccer-team-wins-4A-state-title#ixzz1EXdJMrk3
Athletics
Cape Coral High School offers a variety of athletic programs for students during the fall, winter and spring. Sports offered include:- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Disc Throwing
- Diving
- Football
- Lacrosse
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- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Teaching Staff
| Measurement | Cape Coral | State Ave. |
|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22 | 16 |
| Classes taught by out-of-field teachers | 2% | 6% |
| Average number of years teaching | 16 | 13 |
| Teachers with advanced degrees | 40% | 35% |
In 2006-2007 school year, two of Cape Coral High School's teachers, Mr. Michael Cook and Mr. Robert Snyder, received the Golden Apple Award
Golden Apple Award
The Golden Apple Award is an American award presented to entertainers by the Hollywood Women's Press Club, usually in recognition not of performance but of behavior. The award has been presented since 1941 and includes categories recognizing actors for being easy to work with, as well as categories...
, given to only five teachers every year. It is a first for a single school to have two Golden Apple
Golden apple
The golden apple is an element that appears in various national and ethnic folk legends or fairy tales. Recurring themes depict a hero retrieving the golden apples hidden or stolen by a monstrous antagonist...
Winners in one year because there are numerous schools in the district area.
Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT)
The Florida Department of Education "graded" Cape Coral High School with a "C" in 2005-2006. For the previous school year, the school received a "B".The state uses "school grades" to measure the overall performance of schools in Florida on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. The grades (A-F) are based on three criteria: overall performance on FCAT, percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math.
In 2007-2008 school year, Cape Coral High School scored a "B".
Student body
{||Ethnicity || Cape Coral
|-
|White, not Hispanic || 53%
|-
|Hispanic || 33%
|-
|Black, not Hispanic || 8%
|-
|Multiracial || 8%
|-
|Asian/Pacific Islander|| 8%
|-
{|
| || Cape Coral || State Ave.
|-
|Eligible for free/reduced price lunch || 36% || 47%
|}
External links
- Official school website
- Cape Coral High at greatschools.net
- Cape Coral High School, National Center for Education StatisticsNational Center for Education StatisticsThe National Center for Education Statistics is the part of the United States Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences that collects, analyzes, and publishes statistics on education and public school district finance information in the United States...