Coconut Creek High School
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| Coconut Creek High School | |
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| Address | |
| 1400 Northwest 44 Avenue Coconut Creek, Florida |
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| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Established | 1970 |
| School district | Broward County Public Schools |
| Principal | Scott Fiske |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,615 (2011-2012) |
| Color(s) | Garnet Gold |
| Team name | Cougars |
| Information | (754) 322-0350 |
| Website | coconutcreekhigh |
Coconut Creek High School is a high school located in Coconut Creek, Florida which teaches grades 9-12. The school is a part of the Broward County School District. It opened in 1970 and subsequently became notable in music, cross-country, and baseball.
In 2014, the school suffered from continuing violence problems, a literacy rate of only 29%, continuing deterioration of buildings, lack of local community interest, and slipped from a C to D statewide rating. Local school board members have been quoted currently considering it for dissolution or conversion to a charter school.
Notable alumni[edit]
- Brad Eldred, MLB player (Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, Detroit Tigers)[1]
- Matt Latos, MLB player (San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds)[2]
- Hamin Milligan, Arena Football League player[3]
- Hanik Milligan, National Football League player[4]
- Joe Lo Truglio, actor[citation needed]
- Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy's[5]
- Bobby Cannavale, actor[6]
- Mark Portmann, Record producer and songwriter[citation needed]
- Beth Bloom, United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of Florida
- Kelly Nitkin Outstanding Dental Hygientist of Miami Beach
References[edit]
- ^ Brousseau, Dave (February 17, 1998). "Creek's Triple Threat". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
- ^ Arangure Jr., Jorge (August 13, 2010). "Mat Latos no longer holding back". ESPN the Magazine (ESPN.com). Retrieved August 24, 2014.
- ^ Snyder, Michael S. (September 11, 1996). "Coconut Creek High Has A Fall-season Hit In Safety Milligan". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
- ^ Posner, Jay (August 14, 2003). "Unsung safety a big hit with Chargers in camp". U-T San Diego. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
- ^ Giang, Vivian (June 25, 2013). "The Founder Of Wendy's Got His GED Because He Didn't Want To Be A Dropout Success Story". Business Insider. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
- ^ "Bobby Cannavale". New York Times. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
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Coordinates: 26°14′48″N 80°10′59″W / 26.2467484°N 80.1831019°W
