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Everglades High School is a public secondary school in Miramar, Florida, serving grades 9–12 as part of the Broward County Public Schools district. Established in 2003, the school enrolls over 2,500 students and is known for its rigorous academic programs, including Advanced Placement and Cambridge AICE courses, as well as its competitive athletics and performing arts. The campus is named after the nearby Everglades wetland ecosystem, reflecting the region's natural heritage.
Everglades High School opened in 2003 to relieve overcrowding at nearby Miramar High School and to accommodate rapid residential growth in southwestern Broward County. The campus, designed with a modern architectural style, includes specialized science laboratories, a 1,200-seat auditorium, and athletic fields that host district competitions. The school's mascot, the Gator, and its green-and-gold colors pay homage to the Everglades ecosystem, and environmental science courses often incorporate local wetland studies. Over the years, the school has expanded its facilities to include a state-of-the-art robotics lab and a digital media studio, reflecting its commitment to STEM and arts education.
Everglades High School offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes 24 Advanced Placement courses, the Cambridge AICE diploma program, and dual-enrollment options through Broward College. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Florida for its AP participation and pass rates, and its AICE program has produced numerous Cambridge Scholar awardees. Career and technical education pathways in cybersecurity, health sciences, and engineering prepare students for postsecondary success. The school's graduation rate exceeds 95%, and a majority of graduates enroll in four-year universities, including the University of Florida and Florida State University.
The school fields 20 varsity teams, with the boys' basketball and girls' track teams winning multiple district championships. The marching band, known as the "Gator Sound," has performed at regional festivals and earned superior ratings. The robotics team, Gator Robotics, has advanced to the FIRST Robotics Competition world championship. The theater program produces two major productions annually, and the debate team has won state-level honors. Student government and over 50 clubs, including the National Honor Society and Key Club, provide leadership opportunities and community service outlets.
Everglades High School has a unique partnership with the Everglades Foundation, allowing students to participate in wetland restoration projects and citizen science data collection. The school's campus was used as a filming location for a 2015 episode of the television series "The Glades," which dramatized local crime investigations. A little-known fact is that the school's original name was to be "Miramar West High School," but the school board changed it to honor the region's natural landmark. The school also hosts an annual "Everglades Day" featuring environmental exhibits and guest speakers, and its alumni include a NASA engineer and a Broadway performer.
This article focuses exclusively on Everglades High School in Miramar, Florida, not the Everglades wetland ecosystem.
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