{{For|the New Zealand school|Otago Boys' High School}} {{Use American English|date=August 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}} {{Infobox school | name = Dunedin High School | image = Dunedin, Florida High School pmr01.jpg | image_size = | caption = The Dunedin High School Auditorium, one of the original buildings from 1961. | opened = 1961<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcsb.org/domain/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcsb.org%2Fsite%2Fdefault.aspx%3FDomainID%3D2333|title=About Us / Who We Are|website=www.pcsb.org}}</ref> | type = Comprehensive Public High School | district = Pinellas County Schools | grades = 9–12 | principal = James Kiblinger<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcsb.org/domain/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcsb.org%2Fsite%2Fdefault.aspx%3FDomainID%3D2334|title=School Administration / Administration|website=www.pcsb.org}}</ref> | enrollment = 1,190 (2023-2024)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=1201560&SchoolPageNum=3&ID=120156001616|title=Dunedin High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=May 27, 2025}}</ref> | teaching_staff = 55.00 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/> | ratio = 21.64<ref name=NCES/> | ceeb = 100428<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.suny.edu/attend/ceeb-codes/search_highschool/|title=High School CEEB Code Search}}</ref> | campus_type = Suburban | campus_size = | mascot = Freddie the Falcon | nickname = Falcons<ref name=colors/> | newspaper = the Beakon {{citation needed|date=November 2015}} | colors = Red and white {{color box|red}} {{color box|white}} <ref name=colors>{{Cite web|title=FHSAA Member Schools|url=https://fhsaa.com/sports/2020/1/28/member_directory.aspx|access-date=2024-03-12|website=Florida High School Activities Association|language=en-US}}</ref> | location = 1651 Pinehurst Road | city = Dunedin | state = Florida | country = United States | coordinates = {{Coord|28.0280736|-82.768435|type:edu_region:US-CA|display=inline,title}} | website = {{URL|http://www.pcsb.org/dunedin-hs}} }}
'''Dunedin High School''' is a high school in Dunedin, Florida, United States.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/florida/districts/pinellas/dunedin-high-school-5457|title=Dunedin High School|last=|first=|date=|website=US News|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160420033621/http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/florida/districts/pinellas/dunedin-high-school-5457 |archive-date=2016-04-20 |access-date=}}</ref> It is operated by the Pinellas County School Board.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://galesupport.com/district/pcs/dhsp/products|title=Products - Dunedin High School - Pinellas County Schools - District Portals|website=galesupport.com|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref> The school mascot is Freddie the Falcon.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022 |title=Dunedin High School About Us / School Information |url=https://www.pcsb.org/Page/4963#:~:text=The%20school's%20mascot%20is%20Freddie,academic%20excellence%20and%20athletic%20prowess. |website=pcsb.org}}</ref> The official school colors are red and white, though red and black have become the unofficial, and more popular, school colors.{{citation needed|date=September 2024}}
==Community involvement and partnerships== *Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pccpta.org/uploads/8/6/6/2/8662666/dunedin.pdf|title=DUNEDIN HIGH SCHOOL Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) Board Survey of Parent(s)and Membership Form|last=|first=|date=|website=PCCPTA|access-date=}}</ref> * School Advisory Council (SAC)<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KrBNAxK2cAsC&q=Dunedin+High+School%2C+school+advisory+council&pg=PA106|title=Cumulative List of Organizations Described in Section 170 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954|date=2003|publisher=Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service|language=en}}</ref> * Partnerships: Bright House Networks, Nielsen Media Research, Raytheon Company, City of Dunedin, Dunedin Chamber of Commerce * Volunteer program<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dunedingov.com/home/showdocument?id=1217|title=Dunedin Pathways to Education Guide|last=Brimm|first=Valerie|date=|website=Dunedin Government|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017143942/https://www.dunedingov.com/home/showdocument?id=1217 |archive-date=2020-10-17 |access-date=}}</ref>{{page needed|date=September 2024}}
==NJROTC== The Naval Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps program provides an opportunity for cadets to learn valuable leadership skills, citizenship skills, and the value of commitment, honor and courage (the Navy's core values). Dunedin High School's NJROTC unit was founded in 1974. It has been awarded the Distinguished Unit award four consecutive years (2007 to 2010). This award is the highest honor any NJROTC unit can earn. DHS's NJROTC unit has also won the state Orienteering championships for Florida, 3 consecutive years (2007 to 2009). <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.njrotc.navy.mil/host_schools.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110182115/http://www.njrotc.navy.mil/host_schools.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 10, 2016|title=Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps - Find NJROTC Unit|website=www.njrotc.navy.mil|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref>
==Scottish Highlander Band== The Scottish Highlander Band is one of the biggest organizations on campus and most prominent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sites.google.com/site/dunedinhighband/home|title=Dunedin High School Scottish Highlander Band|website=sites.google.com|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref> There are several different ensembles within the program including: Marching band, concert band, jazz band, percussion ensemble, orchestra, and pipe band. All of the ensembles mentioned have won many awards. In the 2012–2013 school year, a color guard was added to the band. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/news/humaninterest/dunedin-high-band-will-strut-its-scottish-stuff-on-national-tv-christmas/1266063/|title=Dunedin High band will strut its Scottish stuff on national TV Christmas Day|website=Tampa Bay Times|language=en|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref>
==Notable alumni== {{alumni|date=January 2019}} * Amy Benz, former professional golfer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lpga.com/players/amy-benz/80267/bio|title=LPGA Biography|publisher=LPGA website|accessdate=2016-03-22}}</ref> * Bill Cappleman, former professional NFL player for the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions<ref>{{Cite web |last=Palmer |first=Pete |date=2024 |title=Bill Cappleman Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College. |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CappBi00.htm |website=Pro Football Reference}}</ref> * Michael "Pinball" Clemons, former professional football player for the Kansas City Chiefs and coach in the NFL and CFL<ref>{{Cite web |last=Palmer |first=Pete |date=2024 |title=Michael Clemons Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College. |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClemMi20.htm |website=Pro Football Reference}}</ref> * Ron DeSantis, former member of the U.S House of Representatives and Governor of Florida<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Smith |first1=Adam |last2=Leary |first2=Alex |date=2018-02-11 |title=Ron DeSantis: Capitol Hill loner, Fox News fixture, Trump favorite in Florida governor's race |url=https://www.tampabay.comundefined/ |access-date=2023-08-11 |website=Tampa Bay Times |language=en }}{{dead link|date=July 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> * Brian Dopirak, former professional baseball player for the Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays, and Houston Astros * Matt Dunbar, former professional baseball player for the Miami Marlins * Juan Garcia-Herreros, virtuoso jazz musician and composer * Scott Hemond, former professional baseball player for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago White Sox, and St. Louis Cardinals * John Huston, professional golfer * Crawford Ker, former professional football player for the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos * Kidd Kraddick, radio host of ''Kidd Kraddick in the Morning'' from 1992 to 2013<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.tampabay.com/news/obituaries/radio-host-kidd-kraddick-from-dunedin-dies/2133638/ |title=Radio host 'Kidd' Kraddick from Dunedin dies |publisher=Tampabay.com |date=2013-07-28 |access-date=2015-04-30}}</ref> * David Nutter, television and film director <ref>{{Cite web |title=David Nutter - Biography |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0638354/bio/ |access-date=2023-08-11 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}</ref> * Adam Quinn, Bagpipe virtuoso and member of Celtic band Lucid Druid * Stacey Simmons, former professional football player for the Indianapolis Colts * Lari White, musician and actress
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==External links== {{Portal|Florida|Schools}} * [http://www.pcsb.org/dunedin-hs Dunedin High School]
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Category:High schools in Pinellas County, Florida Category:Public high schools in Florida Category:1961 establishments in Florida Category:Educational institutions established in 1961 Category:Buildings and structures in Dunedin, Florida