Plantation High School is a high school located in Plantation, Florida, part of the Broward County Public Schools district. As of 2017, the school serves 2,348 students in grades 9 through 12. It was originally located on the Fort Lauderdale Airport grounds, specifically on the Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale base. This was used as a temporary location until the new building was ready to open at its present location. Students at Plantation High are called "Colonels". The original school logo was a graphic of a traditional Southern colonel—the equivalent of Colonel Reb, mascot of the University of Mississippi. In the early 1990s, amidst concerns of racial insensitivity, the logo was changed to a large red letter "C" similar to the Chicago Bears logo. Plantation High has an FCAT school grade of "C" for the 2018-2019 academic year. The school has been making great efforts to raise the school grade in recent years. The school's attendance zone includes: Plantation, and a portion of Sunrise.
Clubs and organizations
Alongside its varied curriculum, PHS also possesses a wide list of clubs and organizations that cater to the diverse interests of the student body. The following list provides the school's official clubs:
AOF - Academy of Finance teaches students the fundamentals needed in the business world. It is a three-year program that includes an internship and annual competitions. Students graduate with an additional diploma certifying the completion of the program.
AOTT - Academy of Travel and Tourism teaches students the fundamentals needed in the hospitality.
Best Buddies - Focus is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by developing friendships with members of the "Best Buddies" club.
Drama Club - Members are able to participate in the PHS's theatrical productions. Members also have the opportunity to compete in various acting competitions; the Drama Club is also responsible for organizing the Senior Musical.
International Club -open to students of all cultures. Promotes cultural harmony and friendship.
Key Club - Sponsored by a local Kiwanis Club, the Key Club is a service organization that dedicates itself to providing programs, literature and opportunities for students to relate to other teenagers across the globe.
In the 2006-2007 school year, Plantation High School was the only school in Broward County to go up a letter grade based on FCAT scores. This has marked a turning point for a new era at this school. Plantation High School has participated in the International Baccalaureate program since April 2010.
Demographics
As of 2017 there are 2,348 students. 65.4% of the student population at Plantation High School identifies as African-American, making up the largest segment of the student body. U.S. News marks the total minority enrollment to be 86% and 71% reporting to be economically disadvantaged.
Notable alumni
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