University High School (Orange City)
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University High School is a public
four-year high school in Orange City, Florida
established in 2010, with an expected enrollment of around 2,150 students. It is Volusia County's first high school since 1994 . The high school's capacity exceeds any other school in the county. Its $98 million construction cost makes it the most expensive high school in Volusia County.
, Stetson University
, and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in sponsoring two academies, the STEM Academy (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), and the Academy of Finance. Stetson has an advisory role in the program. For the 2011-2012 school year, University High School has 2,600 students enrolled.
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The Titans won their first game against Piers on Taylor 20-0. The school has formed a rivalry with nearby Deland High School and Deltona High School , although it has not yet competed on the field. The roots of the rivalry are based in the fact that the school was formed as a relief school for the overpopulated Deltona and Deland High. Nearby Deltona High School's football field is used by University High School Junior Varsity and Varsity teams for home games, since University does not yet have its own field.
University High School also has a gaming team for the new Call of Duty video game, the team goes by the name of 127 and consists of 4 members. Their overall record is 95-11.
Public
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four-year high school in Orange City, Florida
Orange City, Florida
Orange City is a city located in Volusia County, Florida. In the 2000 census the city had a total population of 6,604. In 2004 the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 7,172.-Geography:Orange City is located at ....
established in 2010, with an expected enrollment of around 2,150 students. It is Volusia County's first high school since 1994 . The high school's capacity exceeds any other school in the county. Its $98 million construction cost makes it the most expensive high school in Volusia County.
Academics
The new school opened on 16 August 2010. About 500 students at the new high school come from DeBary, about 500 from Orange City, another 250 from the unincorporated area around Orange City, and about 900 from Deltona. The school does not have a senior class for its 2010-2011 school year. The school has an elaborate AP program.Special programs
University High School is partnering with the University of Central FloridaUniversity of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida, commonly referred to as UCF, is a metropolitan public research university located in Orlando, Florida, United States...
, Stetson University
Stetson University
Stetson University is a private university with four colleges and schools located across the I-4 corridor in Central Florida. The primary undergraduate campus is located in DeLand, Florida, USA. In the 2012 U.S...
, and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in sponsoring two academies, the STEM Academy (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), and the Academy of Finance. Stetson has an advisory role in the program. For the 2011-2012 school year, University High School has 2,600 students enrolled.
S.T.E.M. Academy
The acronym S.T.E.M. stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Mr.Jeremy Blinn is the head director for the academy. There are four pathways to the S.T.E.M. Academy- Biomedical, Engineering, Agribiotechnology, and Gaming Simulation/Robotics.Marching Band
The "Titan Regiment" marching band currently has around 100 members. In the 2010- 2011 school year, they performed a show entitled “The Music of Emerson, Lake, and Palmer.” As of the 2011-2012 year, they are performing the music of George GershwinGeorge Gershwin
George Gershwin was an American composer and pianist. Gershwin's compositions spanned both popular and classical genres, and his most popular melodies are widely known...
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Athletics
University High School currently has a cheer-leading, Golf, football, marching band, volleyball, wrestling, basketball, cross country, and baseball team, with more teams to be added as the school year progresses. University High School's team name is The Titans.The Titans won their first game against Piers on Taylor 20-0. The school has formed a rivalry with nearby Deland High School and Deltona High School , although it has not yet competed on the field. The roots of the rivalry are based in the fact that the school was formed as a relief school for the overpopulated Deltona and Deland High. Nearby Deltona High School's football field is used by University High School Junior Varsity and Varsity teams for home games, since University does not yet have its own field.
University High School also has a gaming team for the new Call of Duty video game, the team goes by the name of 127 and consists of 4 members. Their overall record is 95-11.