Astronaut High School Explained
Astronaut High School |
Established: | 1972 |
Type: | Public |
District: | Brevard County School District |
Principal: | Krista Miller |
Enrollment: | 1,112 (2022–23)[1] |
Fight Song: | "You've Said it All" |
Teaching Staff: | 52.00 (FTE) |
Ratio: | 21.38 |
Grades: | 9–12 |
Motto: | Pride in community, passion in learning |
Streetaddress: | 800 War Eagle Boulevard |
City: | Titusville |
State: | Florida |
Zipcode: | 32796 |
Country: | United States |
Pushpin Map: | Florida#USA |
Rival: | Titusville High School |
Colors: | Maroon and Gold |
Nickname: | War Eagles |
Website: | https://www.brevardschools.org/AstronautHS |
Astronaut High School is located in Brevard County, in the city of Titusville, Florida, United States. It is part of the Brevard County School District. The school's name comes from its location, near the Kennedy Space Center. The school was built in 1972. The school's motto is "pride in community, passion in learning". The current principal is Krista Miller.
Academics
Astronaut High School offers two academies within the school. The Health Sciences Academy offers courses for students who are interested in the medical field after graduations. Students within this academy also have the opportunity to test to become Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).[2] The Fine Arts Academy is an academy offered to students who are interested in the fine arts such as music and theater.[3] Astronaut High School also offers AVID which offers students college preparatory courses to ensure enrollment to a four-year college.[4] The school also offers dual enrollment courses through Eastern Florida State College where students can become eligible to complete their Associate of the Arts degree at the time of graduation.[5]
The library was recognized as one of the top ten in the state in 2010.[6]
Athletics
Its primary sports rival is Titusville High School.[7]
State champion teams
- Girls' Basketball Champions (Class 4A) in 2006 and 2009[8]
- Boys' Track and Field State Champions 1976 (Class 3A) and 2000 (Class 2A)[9]
- Boys' Cross Country State Champions 1978, 1979 and 1980 (Class 3A)[10]
- Boys' Tennis State Champions 1990, 1992 and 1994 (Class 3A)[11]
- Wrestling State Champions 1999 (Class 4A)[12]
- Girls' Cross Country State Champions 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984 and 1985 (Class 3A)[13]
- Girls' Volleyball State Champions (Class 3A) 1980[14]
- Girls' Track and Field State Champions (Class 3A) 1979[15] *
- Girls Softball State Champions (class 3A)
Notable alumni
Notable faculty
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: ASTRONAUT HIGH SCHOOL. National Center for Education Statistics. July 15, 2024.
- Web site: Overview / Academy of Health Sciences. www.brevardschools.org. en. 2019-05-30.
- Web site: Overview / Academy of Fine Arts. www.brevardschools.org. en. 2019-05-30.
- Web site: Overview / AVID. www.brevardschools.org. en. 2019-05-30.
- Web site: Academics / Homepage. www.brevardschools.org. en. 2019-05-30.
- News: Saturn Elementary, Astronaut High among top school libraries in state. Florida Today. 2010-08-04. subscription .
- News: Brian . McCallum . Rivalry games vary in weight . Florida Today . Melbourne, Florida. 1B . November 1, 2019 . November 1, 2019. subscription.
- Web site: Records . www.fhsaa.org .
- Web site: Records . www.fhsaa.org .
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- Web site: Records . www.fhsaa.org .
- Web site: Records . www.fhsaa.org .
- Web site: Records . www.fhsaa.org .
- Web site: Records . www.fhsaa.org .
- Web site: Records . www.fhsaa.org .
- https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1988/09/02/it-took-a-while-but-astronaut-players-finally-realized-identity-of-new-coach/ It Took A While, But Astronaut Players Finally Realized Identity Of New Coach
- Web site: Cris Collinsworth . Cris Collinsworth, WR . Nfl.com . 2014-04-07.
- Web site: Durney. Jerry. Florida Tech, Astronaut grad J.T. Hassell shows the path to NFL dreams. 2021-08-27. Florida Today. en-US.
- Web site: Javian Hawkins' High School Timeline. 2021-08-27. MaxPreps.com. en.
- Web site: Wilber Marshall, OLB . Nfl.com . 2013-12-30 . 2014-04-07.
- Book: Daniel Tosh: An Unauthorized Biography. 9781619840669. 11 July 2014. Biographies. Belmont Belcourt. March 2012.
- Web site: Aaron Walker, TE . Nfl.com . 2014-04-07.
- Web site: Elijah Williams. 2021-08-27. Playerswiki. en.