Tampa Bay Technical High School ( TBT ), in Florida, United States, was established in 1969 as Tampa Bay Vocational School. This is a comprehensive public high school for grades 9-12. The school mascot is Titan.
Students apply for one of three courses: Tampa Bay Technical High School Program, Academy of Architecture & amp; Environmental Design, or the Academy of Health Professions. School campuses resemble community college campuses with laboratory facilities for technology programs. Transportation is provided by the Hillsborough County Public School through a bus transfer system.
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Demographics
Tampa Bay Tech HS is 49% Black, 26% Hispanic, 13% White, 5% Asian, 5% multirateal, and 2% more
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Academics
In 2015-2016 Tampa Bay Technical High School has a pass rate of 95%, and 75% of students are enrolled in the Advanced Placement course, with 41% passing. Double enrollment courses are available through Hillsborough Community College.
The school offers the following programs:
Technology program
- Auto Body Repair
- Automotive Repair
- Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Business Education
- Business Health Administration Academy
- Commercial Art Academy
- Computer System Technology
- Culinary Arts
- Diesel Technology
- Early Childhood Education
- Journalism
- Welding
- Industrial Electric
Academy of Health
The Health Program teaches Cardiology, Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy, Veterinary Assistants, Medical Laboratories, Vision Specialists, Dental Assistance, and Radiology.
Academy of Architecture
The Academy of Architecture has classes in two separate rooms, each fully functional laboratory. Students learn basic skills in the field of architecture and practice computer-assisted design and manual preparation. Students enter contests throughout the year, including local drafting and design competitions at the Strawberry Festival, design competition and national design with SkillsUSA, and West Point Bridge Design Contest.
Club engagement
Clubs abound in schools and some national clubs including chapters at Tampa Bay Tech. The club is divided into Career Clubs, Services, Flowers, and Honors.
Career club
- HOSA (American Student Health Work)
- The FFA National Organization (formerly known as America's Future Farmer)
- FBLA (American Future Business Leader)
- FSPA (The Florida Scholastic Press Association)
- FCCLA
- CAA (Commercial Arts Academy)
Famous people
- Paul Ray Smith - Iraq war hero and Medal of Honor recipient
- Ted Washington - National Football League Player
- Brian Blair - professional wrestlers and local politicians.
- Kevin Hobbs - a former NFL player
- Maritza Correia - swimmer, silver medalist at the 2004 Olympics
- Michelle Phan - makeup artist
References
External links
- School website
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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