{{Short description|Public high school in DeLand, Florida, United States}} {{Use American English|date=September 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=December 2019}} {{Infobox school | name = DeLand High School | logo = Delandhigh2.png | motto = Rooted in tradition, destined for greatness. | established = 1922 | type = Public High School | principal = Michael Degirolmo | city = DeLand | state = Florida | country = United States | zipcode = 32724-3726 | address = 800 North Hill Avenue | coordinates = {{coord|29.041298|-81.283394|type:edu_region:US-FL|display=title,inline|format=dms}} | enrollment = 2,936 (2024–2025)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&Zip=32722&Miles=10&ID=120192001969|title=DELAND HIGH SCHOOL|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|access-date=February 14, 2026}}</ref> | teaching_staff = 131.00 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/> | ratio = 22.41<ref name=NCES/> | mascot = Bulldog | colors = Green and gold<ref name="FHSAA">{{cite web |title=FHSAA.org {{!}} Member School Directory |url=https://www.fhsaa.org/rules/member-school-directory |website=www.fhsaa.org |access-date=June 30, 2020 |language=en |archive-date=June 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200624150250/https://www.fhsaa.org/rules/member-school-directory |url-status=dead }}</ref> {{Color box|green|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|gold|border=darkgray}} | yearbook = The Athenian | district = Volusia County School District | website = {{URL|https://www.delandhs.org}} }}
'''DeLand High School''' is a public high school in DeLand, Florida, established in 1922, with an enrollment of 3,616 students, a student/teacher ratio of 16.5, and a graduation rate above 90%.<ref>[http://www.volusia.k12.fl.us/external/FACTS06-07.pdf Volusia County Schools Fact Sheet: 2006–2007]{{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
==Special programs==
=== International Baccalaureate === DeLand High School has been an International Baccalaureate high school since the 1990s. The program is a rigorous academic program that prepares its students for college with the development of an international outlook.
===Engineering Academy=== DeLand High School hosts an Engineering Program where students take specific courses to train in the Engineering field. This academy includes AP courses in physics, principles of technology, electrical and mechanical Engineering as well as a manufacturing-based engineering courses.
The Academy also emphasizes on math, science, computer, and communication skills while giving students experiences with problem solving, logical sequencing, presentation skills and organizational skills.
===Construction Academy=== DeLand High School built a brand new facility for the Construction Academy that opened for the 2007 school year. Students are able to learn the concepts of construction so they can go into the work field. The academy also provides an after school club open to all students who want to learn more about construction. This club, FCCMA (Future Carpenter and Cabinet Makers of America), strives to teach students the importance of teamwork and community service as well as carpentry, construction and proper safety precautions.
==Athletics==
DeLand High School's athletic teams are known as the Bulldogs. The school colors are green and gold. The following varsity sports are offered at DeLand:<ref>{{cite web|title=Deland Bulldogs|url=http://www.c2cschools.com/?site=494A2EAB5977432AB2DF3CD01046C06C|website=c2cschools.com|publisher=C2C Schools LLC|access-date=January 5, 2015|archive-date=January 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114061100/http://www.c2cschools.com/?site=494A2EAB5977432AB2DF3CD01046C06C|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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*Baseball (boys) **State champion – 1961<ref>{{cite web|title=BASEBALL 2014–15 CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS|url=http://www.fhsaa.org/sites/default/files/orig_uploads/records/rec_ba.pdf|website=fhsaa.org|publisher=FHSAA|access-date=January 5, 2015|page=2|format=pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328014000/http://www.fhsaa.org/sites/default/files/orig_uploads/records/rec_ba.pdf|archive-date=March 28, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> *Basketball (girls & boys) **Boys state champion – 1963<ref>{{cite web|title=BOYS BASKETBALL 2014–15 CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS|url=http://www.fhsaa.org/sites/default/files/orig_uploads/records/rec_bbb.pdf|website=fhsaa.org|publisher=FHSAA|access-date=January 5, 2015|page=3|format=pdf}}</ref> **Girls state champion – 1984<ref>{{cite web|title=GIRLS BASKETBALL 2014–15 CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS|url=http://www.fhsaa.org/sites/default/files/orig_uploads/records/rec_bbg.pdf|website=fhsaa.org|publisher=FHSAA|access-date=January 5, 2015|page=2|format=pdf}}</ref> *Bowling (girls & boys) **Boys state champion – 2003, 2004<ref>{{cite web|title=Boys bowling 2014–15 Championship records|url=http://www.fhsaa.org/sites/default/files/orig_uploads/records/rec_bob.pdf|website=FHSAA.org|publisher=FHSAA|page=2|format=pdf|access-date=January 5, 2015}}</ref> **Girls state champion – 2004, 2005, 2007<ref>{{cite web|title=Girls bowling 2014–15 Championship records|url=http://www.fhsaa.org/sites/default/files/orig_uploads/records/rec_bog.pdf|website=FHSAA.org|publisher=FHSAA|page=2|format=pdf|access-date=January 5, 2015}}</ref> *Competitive cheer (girls) *Cross country (girls & boys) *Flag football (girls) *Football (boys) *Golf (girls & boys) *Soccer (girls & boys) *Softball (girls) *Swimming and diving (girls & boys) *Tennis (girls & boys) *Track and field (girls & boys) *Volleyball (girls) *Weightlifting (boys) **State champion – 1975–1978, 1983, 1991, 1993, 2005<ref>{{cite web|title=BOYS WEIGHTLIFTING 2014–15 CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS|url=http://www.fhsaa.org/sites/default/files/orig_uploads/records/rec_wtb.pdf|website=fhsaa.org|publisher=FHSAA|access-date=January 5, 2015|page=4|format=pdf}}</ref> *Wrestling (boys)
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==Controversies== On May 2, 1997, a DeLand High School teacher and coach, while teaching a class, pulled out a starting pistol and pointed it at a 15-year-old student after the boy talked back to him. The teacher was placed on leave. He resigned several weeks later. The State Attorney's Office decided not to file charges against the teacher, saying that the modified pistol does not fit the state's legal definition of a firearm. He was cleared to return to teaching a year after the incident.<ref>{{cite news|last1=staff|title=Teacher on leave for pointing starter's pistol at student|url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/559231/Teacher-on-leave-for-pointing-starters-pistol-at-student.html?pg=all|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114061100/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/559231/Teacher-on-leave-for-pointing-starters-pistol-at-student.html?pg=all|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 14, 2016|access-date=January 5, 2015|work=Deseret News|publisher=Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|date=May 7, 1997}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Horvitz|first1=Lori|title=Starter-pistol Decision: No Charges|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1997/05/15/starter-pistol-decision-no-charges/|access-date=January 5, 2015|work=Orlando Sentinel|date=May 15, 1997}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Lelis|first1=Ludmilla|title=Police: Starter Gun Put To Boy's Head|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1997/05/07/police-starter-gun-put-to-boys-head/|access-date=January 5, 2015|work=Orlando Sentinel|date=May 7, 1997}}</ref>
In May 2002, 12 students super-glued stolen beehives within the school and also glued a large number of classroom and building doors shut. The school prank resulted in the release of a swarm of 80,000 bees. The students were suspended and later sentenced to perform community service. This prank was also the first to air on MTV's show ''High School Stories: Scandals, Pranks & Controversies,'' receiving an hour-long special.<ref>[http://www.local6.com/news/1455493/detail.html Prank Closes School As 80,000 Bees Swarm] Local 6.com, May 14, 2002 {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050310203710/http://www.local6.com/news/1455493/detail.html |date=March 10, 2005 }} {{dead link|date=February 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Kassab|first1=Beth|title=Deland High Pranksters Won't Face Felony Charges|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2002/06/08/deland-high-pranksters-wont-face-felony-charges/|access-date=January 5, 2015|work=Orlando Sentinel|date=June 8, 2002}}</ref> {{dead link|date=February 2024}}
==Notable alumni== * Terence Trent D'Arby, singer–songwriter, now known as Sananda Maitreya. Was a member of the chorus. (Class of 1979) * Tra Thomas, former professional football player, offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles. (Class of 1993) * Vincent Martella, actor and singer. Known for his role as Greg Wuliger on ''Everybody Hates Chris'', and for the voice of Phineas Flynn in ''Phineas and Ferb''. (Class of 2011) * Luke Scott, Major League Baseball,<nowiki/> former outfielder and designated hitter. * Craig Candeto American football coach and former college quarterback at the United States Naval Academy. (Class of 2000) * Dominic Cianciarulo retired American soccer midfielder. * Bridgette Gordon, member of the 1988 US Olympic gold medal women's basketball team. (Class of 1985)<ref>[http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/nationworld/orl-localolympians,0,4212123.htmlstory Local Olympians – OrlandoSentinel.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * Nancy Benoit, former professional wrestling valet and wife of Chris Benoit. (Class of 1982) * Gary Glover, Major League Baseball, former pitcher who last played for the Miami Marlins organization (Class of 1994) * Mike Gillislee, former Running Back for the Florida Gators football team, and the National Football League * Luke Weaver, Major League Baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks. (Class of 2011) * Jack C. Inman, member of the Florida House of Representatives.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/orlandosentinel/name/jack-inman-obituary?id=12046698|title=Jack Inman Obituary (1925-2015)|work=Orlando Sentinel|date=November 29, 2015|access-date=October 27, 2022}}</ref> *Nick Fortes, Major League Baseball Catcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. (Class of 2015)
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * [https://www.delandhs.org Official website]
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