Palatka High School

Public high school in Palatka, Florida, United States

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Palatka High School is a public high school located in Palatka, Florida, operated by the Putnam County School Board. The school was established 1977 after merging two existing schools - Palatka Central and Palatka South. The campus has completed several renovation projects with science labs, new classrooms, a performing arts area, and office areas. Palatka High School serves the Palatka and East Palatka areas. Current^[when?] student enrollment is about 1,400, drawing students from Jenkins Middle School. Students attend 7 classes per day, taking a wide variety of courses, including dual enrollment courses at St. Johns River State College. PHS offers Honors and AP courses and a variety of elective classes including Art and Journalism. Florida Virtual School is also an option for students.

Notable alumni

Greg Mullins, professional baseball player (Milwaukee Brewers)
Bill Swaggerty, professional baseball player (Baltimore Orioles)
Michelle McCool, WWE Wrestler, WWE Divas Champion
Willie Offord, NFL defensive back (Minnesota Vikings)
Charles Smith, American football player
John L. Williams, NFL running back (Seattle Seahawks) (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Jarvis Williams, NFL safety (Miami Dolphins) (New York Giants)
John Crawford, New York Times Bestselling author
Bryan Jacob, bantam- and featherweight weightlifter who competed at the 1992 and 1996 Olympics

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "PALATKA HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
^ ^a ^b "FHSAA Member Schools". Florida High School Activities Association. Retrieved 2024-03-13.