Lake Mary High School is a public high school located in Seminole County, Florida, operating under Seminole County Public Schools. It was opened in 1981.
Campus
Lake Mary High School was the fourth high school in Seminole County, opening for the 1981–82 academic year which is recent. Seminole High School was opened in 1902. The physical plant includes an 800-seat auditorium, 890-seat cafeteria, 2,200-seat gymnasium, a media center, and 13 computer labs. The high school grounds contain a 4,500-seat stadium, lighted baseball field, softball field, track, tennis and handball courts, and an indoor practice building. Since 2002, the campus has undergone a $20 million project involving both new construction and remodeling, funded by a county-wide sales tax. A new auditorium with modern band, chorus, dance and drama facilities opened in July 2003, along with a multipurpose fieldhouse. The main building remodeling includes a new media center (14,500 sq ft), CCTV studios, additional classrooms, relocation of the administration, and expanded applied technology labs. The final phase, completed in 2006, provided practice fields and courts, parking and drainage improvements, and concession space.
In May 2008, the auditorium was named for Alice Ann Nilsen and Terry Pattishall, retiring choral and band directors. Nielsen served the school for 23 years; Pattishall, for 27 years.
Mascot
The ram is the Lake Mary High School mascot. In 2010, Chrysler objected to its corporate ram logo being used without permission. The Seminole County School Board ordered removal of Chrysler's logo from T-shirts, benches, wrestling mats, the school track and gym floor by June 15, 2010. Lake Mary High School responded that it would cost too much to remove the infringing logos, and local Chrysler dealers bore the brunt of local community anger. After discussions, a special agreement by Chrysler allowed Lake Mary High School to continue using the Dodge Ram logo as its athletic mascot, at least until equipment bearing the logo needs replacement. Instead of having to pay for the removal, Lake Mary High School will be a “Chrysler Business Partner” and will promote the relationship. Global Village Concerns (GVC), a branding and marketing services company founded in response to budget cuts impacting schools nationwide, has partnered with the school to create a new school image.
Demographics
Lake Mary High School has about 3,000 students. Most are white, followed by Hispanic, Black and Asian.
Academics
145 teachers
Junior Achievement 2004 Teacher of the Year
13 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certified
1 finalist, Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching 1 winner, United States Air Force Technology Education Award for Outstanding Achievement in Technology Education 1 member, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Education Advisory Group
Advanced Placement
24 Advanced Placement courses: (English (2), Math (3), Science (4), Social Studies (7), Spanish (2), Art (4), Music Theory, Computer Science (1) 558 students took 1232 exams 69% pass rate on AP exams 91 AP Scholar Awards (students scored 3 or higher on 3 or more AP exams) 24 AP Scholars with Honors (students scored 3 or higher on 4 or more AP exams) 44 AP Scholars with Distinction (students scored 3 or higher on 5 or more AP exams) 12 National AP Scholars (students scored 4 or higher on 8 or more AP exams)
Students
"A" rating for 2010 by Florida Department of Education. 94% graduation rate in 2012. 87% of 10th graders at grade level or above on 2006 FCAT Writing Test 2005 seniors led all Seminole County Schools in ACT: 22.8 (national: 20.9), for the 10th consecutive year. 2005 seniors led all Seminole County Schools in SAT: 1081 (county: 1041, national: 1028). 12 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists. Four seniors (1985, 1995, 2004 & 2011) named United States Presidential Scholars. Three seniors honored as National Hispanic Scholars. Two seniors awarded the 2005 National Council of Teachers of English Achievement Award in Writing. One senior awarded the 2006 National Council of Teachers of English Achievement Award in Writing, this senior was the only winner in Seminole County. Students participate in 69 organizations and clubs. High points for 2005-2006 include: