Pensacola, Fla. – The number one ranked high school in the Escambia County School District, West Florida High School of Advanced Technology, is currently accepting applications for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year until December 8th. The school is located at 150 East Burgess Rd. in Pensacola, FL, and teaches core academics blended with technical education.
West Florida High School of Advanced Technology is an innovative high school established in 2001 by progressive-thinking community leaders and educators. The school offers a traditional high school experience from 9th through 12th grade with the same opportunities as other schools in Escambia County. What makes West Florida High School unique is the additional technical education and communication skills development. West Florida High School is a Career Academy school where students can develop their knowledge in a career area of interest.
West Florida High School is a magnet school, meaning they are a public school that offers special programs. They only accept students who have applied for entry. To be selected for admission, the student must currently be in 8th grade and meet the admission requirements. These include having earned a grade of C or higher in core academics during their first semester, a satisfactory attendance record, and no serious discipline infractions. If the student meets all admission requirements, they will be randomly selected from a lottery conducted by the ECSD Office of Enrollment Services.
As an innovative high school committed to providing comprehensive and useful education that will help students cultivate lifelong personal and professional accomplishments, West Florida High School's mission is to get students ready to enter their chosen career fields by blending the teaching of academic and technical skills. Each faculty member at West Florida High School holds the belief that learning is a lifelong process and that all knowledge is valuable.
In the article "Consider West Florida High School as an Option for Your Incoming Freshman" by Tim Kinsella, the Principal of West Florida High School, Esi Shannon, said to him, "We welcome students and show them what they are capable of. We show them the 'West Florida Way' and give them a path to success." At West Florida High School, the faculty and staff are dedicated to giving students the best education possible.
West Florida High School is recognized as an "A" school by the Florida Department of Education and has been named as a 2023 AP Honor Roll School. Along with this, they have been awarded the Florida Purple Star Campus distinction. The Purple Star recognizes schools that support military families and provide resources for military students when moving to a new school and facing the challenges that come with it.
As a Career Academy high school, West Florida High School offers 12 career academies along with advanced career experience. Students are given the chance to earn industry certifications alongside their core academics. Honors, Advanced Placement, and dual enrollment courses are available and encouraged for all West Florida High School students.
Apart from their dedication to excellent education, West Florida High School has several sports programs. They offer the typical range of high school sports, including football, baseball, cheerleading, basketball, and more. They also have a band and color guard available, along with additional clubs and organizations.
West Florida High School of Advanced Technology is a high-ranking school that cares about its students' academics and believes that knowledge is of the utmost importance. The faculty is dedicated to educating each student and preparing them to build a career. For those interested in submitting an application for their student, visit https://www.escambiaschools.org/wfhs.
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West Florida High School of Advanced Technology
Jeff Powell
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150 East Burgess Rd., Pensacola, FL 32503