Joe E. Newsome High School
| Joe E. Newsome High School | |
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| Location | |
| 16550 Fishhawk Boulevard Lithia, Florida |
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| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Founded | 2003 |
| School district | Hillsborough County Public Schools |
| Principal | Carla Bruning |
| Enrollment | 2,443 |
| Color(s) | Navy, Carolina Blue and White |
| Team name | Wolves |
| Rivals | Bloomingdale, Durant |
| Information | (813) 740-4600 |
| Website | Link |
Joe E. Newsome High School is a public high school that was established in 2003 on Fishhawk Boulevard in Lithia, Florida, USA. It is named in honor of Joe E. Newsome, a Plant City pharmacist and businessman who served as a board member of the School District of Hillsborough County for 24 years.[1] Newsome High School Marching Band is marched in the 2016 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The school colors are Carolina Blue, Navy, and white. Its mascot is the Timber Wolf. The student newspaper is known as Wolf Tracks.
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Academics
In 2013, Newsome was judged the best public school in Hillsborough County at educating students for college by Newsweek.[2]
Graduation rate
In 2012 Newsome's graduation rate was 98% as compared to a statewide rate of 74.5% and a Hillsborough County rate of 72.6%. npr[3]
Florida Department of Education grade
2014 A
2013 A
2012 A
2011 B
2010 B
2009 B
2008 B
npr[3]
Athletics
Hockey
Newsome won the state hockey championship in 2010.[4] 2012
Softball
Newsome won the state softball championship in 2015[5]
References
- ↑ Newsome gets marqueed by developer - Osprey Observer, Vol. 3, Issue 3; March 2004.
- ↑ http://www.newsweek.com/2013/05/06/america-s-best-high-schools.html
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 [1]
- ↑ http://thebrandongazette.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=120%3Anewsome-blue-defeats-west-boca-for-state-hockey-title&catid=136%3Ahigh-school-hockey-last-season&Itemid=67
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