Florida State University School

Summary

Florida State University School (FSUS) is a laboratory school located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is sponsored by Florida State University and works in close collaboration with the Florida State University College of Education. The school is often referred to as Florida High School, or "Florida High", though it actually serves grades kindergarten through 12th.

Florida State University School
Address
Map
3000 School House Road

,
32331

United States
Coordinates30°23′05″N 84°13′22″W / 30.384708°N 84.222788°W / 30.384708; -84.222788
Information
TypeLaboratory school
Established1851
Principal
Suzanne Wilkinson (K–8)
Campus DirectorStacy Chambers
Teaching staff103.50 (FTE)[1]
GradesK–12
Enrollment1,743 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio16.84[1]
Team nameSeminoles
AffiliationFlorida State University College of Education
Websitewww.fsus.school

History edit

The school was founded in 1857 as the Primary Department of the Florida Institute, and from 1954 until 2001, was located on the FSU campus. However, the university's interest in building a medical school at Florida High's location necessitated the school moving off campus. In 2001, the new Florida High building in Southwood was opened.

Relationship with FSU edit

FSUS is sponsored by Florida State University and is a demonstration school for the FSU College of Education, which is used for exploring teaching techniques as well as being an education center where teachers may observe and participate in best teacher practices; and a vehicle for the dissemination of research findings. FSUS and the FSU College of Education collaborate for research, observations, etc. as well as Florida State University, Tallahassee Community College, and Florida A&M University.

After the school's relocation to Southwood, there was some consideration of the school severing its ties with the university. However, that proposal was rejected by Florida High's faculty.

Student body edit

Florida High has approximately 1700 students that represent Florida's population demographics. The school has programs in the academics, as well as art, foreign language, and athletic programs.

Sports edit

In 2007, Florida High's girls basketball team defeated Parkway High School to win the 3A State Championship.[citation needed] That same year, Florida High's football team posted a perfect regular season record including a 40-0 shutout of Leon County High School.[citation needed] The school's mascot were the "Demons", but were renamed after the Florida State Seminoles in 1995.[citation needed]

Notable alumni edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 7, 2020.

External links edit

  • Official website