Leesburg High School is a public high school located in Leesburg, Florida and is one of seven public high schools in Lake County, Florida. The school is made up of approximately 1,500 students. The current principal is Michael Randolph.
History
Leesburg High School was established in 1926. For 42 years, it served white students only. After the federal government mandated integration, African-American children who had previously attended Carver Heights High School and Lake County Training School were reassigned to Leesburg High School in 1968. Some of the faculty from the black schools were retained, usually with reduced responsibilities. Carver Heights was repurposed as a middle school. Students from Carver Heights were amazed at the facilities and equipment enjoyed by the white students.
Boys basketball
The school won state championships in 1977, 2011, 2016 and 2017.
Postsecondary Academic Opportunities
Cambridge AICE
Advanced Placement
Dual Enrollment (through Lake Sumter State College and the University of Florida)
Programs
Band (Swarm Of Sound)
Honor Societies
Beta Club
Mu Alpha Theta
National Honors Society
National Science Honors Society
National Art Honors Society
Notable alumni
Roger Holt, Former MLB player (New York Yankees) Greg Johnson, NFL player Danny Trevathan, NFL player Robert S. Singleton, American engineer Noor Davis, Former NFL player Keith Truenow, politician