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Freedom High School (Tampa, Florida)

Freedom High School is a public high school located in the New Tampa region of Tampa, Florida, United States. It operates as a part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district and serves students in grades 9–12. Freedom High School was named in honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

School shooting plot

17-year-old former student of Freedom High School Jared Cano was arrested for a bomb plot and shooting against his school in an attempt to outdo the Columbine massacre. He left behind bomb materials, a video, and a manifesto. He had been expelled from the school in March 2010. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Demographics

Freedom High School is 33% Hispanic, 31% White, 26% Black, 5% Asian, 5% multiracial, and <1% other.

Media

TV Production: Freedom TV

Languages and language programs

  • Bilingual: E.S.O.L.
  • Foreign Language: Spanish and French

Clubs

  • Aerospace Club
  • Book Club
  • Drama
  • Environmental Club
  • FBLA
  • FFA
  • French Honor Society
  • Gay/Straight Alliance
  • Interact Club
  • Key Club
  • Latino Dance Club
  • Model UN
  • Mu Alpha Theta
  • National Art Society
  • National Honor Society
  • Rho Kappa
  • NJROTC
  • Science National Honor Society
  • Scrubs Club
  • S-H-E Club
  • Spanish Honor Society
  • Spirit Club
  • Tri-M Music Honor Society

Sports

Fall sports

  • Cross Country (B/G)
  • Football (B)
  • Golf (B/G)
  • Swimming/Diving (B/G)
  • Volleyball (G)

Winter sports

  • Basketball (B/G)
  • Ice Hockey (B/G)
  • Soccer (B/G)
  • Wrestling (B)
  • Competitive Cheerleading (G)

Spring sports

  • Baseball (B)
  • Lacrosse (B/G)
  • Flag Football (G)
  • Softball (G)
  • Tennis (B/G)
  • Track and Field (B/G)
  • FHS Athletic Director: Jeffery Duncan

School ranking

Leadership

In June 2008, principal Richard Bartels retired. Mr. Bartels was the first principal of Freedom High School and helped to open the school in 2002.

Kevin Stephenson actively serves as the current school principal since the 2014–2015 school year.

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