Ocoee High School Leads all 2022-2023 OCPS Graduation Rates! |
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Ocoee Community Member
In the event you have not yet heard, the Florida Department of Education released the Class of 2023 graduation rates for high schools throughout Florida earlier this week. Ocoee High School's 2022-2023 seniors led all OCPS high schools last year with a 99.6% overall graduation rate! This is remarkable not just on a local level, but also on a state and national level. Therefore, we put together this Knight News Special Edition because to achieve a stellar result like this is indeed an achievement the entire Ocoee community shares in and can be proud of.
Just below is the Orange Observer article that ran on Tuesday, January 23 and does a good job of telling this incredible success story. Our Class of 2023 alumni should be thrilled with this result, but so should all of our current Knights. This is a clear-cut reminder of the opportunities provided during their experience while still at OHS and of the strength of their teachers, coaches, counselors and leadership team.
The bar has now been set by the Class of 2023 at nearly 100% graduation, but it may well be that the Class of 2024 or 2025 may reach even that level. Remember our mantra . . . "Knights Find A Way!"
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Dr. K looking out over the Class of 2023 as they celebrate their graduation! Dr. Karcinksi praised the Class of 2023 by saying, "This truly is a special class. One who does not let challenges or diversities define or defeat them, but a class that thrives in the face of adversity." (The Class of 2023 were freshmen at the outset of the Covid 19 pandemic in 2019.) |
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Ms. Hendricks - College and Career Specialist - reads off names as Class of 2023 seniors walk across the stage to receive their diploma. |
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Jordan Metellus - Class of 2023 President - receives his diploma. |
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WAY TO GO KNIGHTS! (Orange Observer News Story)
The Florida Department of Education released the 2022-23 graduation rates for the state, school districts and high schools. With an average graduation rate of 95.5% among our 22 traditional high schools, our district is soaring above the state average of 88.0%!
The graduation rate of all Orange County Public Schools, which includes both traditional and charter schools, is 89.1%, a 2.1 percentage point increase from the 2021-22 graduation rate.
“We are so proud of our graduates as they continue to exceed the state. The graduation rates are a direct result of our students, teachers, principals and parents continuous hard work,” said Superintendent Maria Vazquez. “It is our mission to ensure every student has a promising and successful future by preparing them for college and career.”
Congratulations to our Class of 2023 and to our entire Ocoee community!
Dr. Karcinski
Principal
Ocoee High School
Pictured very top: Members of our Class of 2023 on the day of their commencement ceremony.
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Class of 2023 Achievements |
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● Over 650 College Acceptances
● $8,649,438 in scholarship dollars awarded
● 14 Super Scholars – including Ocoee’s first QuestBridge National Match
● 18 seniors earned a full scholarship to Valencia College through the Bridges to Success Program
● 82% FAFSA completion
● First Year implementing College and Career Ambassadors – student leaders assisting their peers with college related tasks such as college and financial aid applications, class meetings, college/career fairs, and more.
● 24 Athletic Commits
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Mr. Kelly, Student Government Association teacher, during last year's commencement ceremony. |
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Class of 2023 Success Stories |
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College & Career Ambassadors |
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Surprising Super Scholar, Ben Ridore, in class with balloons representing WashU to celebrate his acceptance. |
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FAFSA BBQ celebrating Seniors who completed their FAFSA application. |
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Class of 2023 Valedictorian ‘Brian Vo” celebrating being matched to Brown University with a full ride scholarship. |
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Signing day for the team captains of the district winning football team. |
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Class of 2023 Lacrosse players accepting athletic scholarships to college. |
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Knights Find A Way!
Dr. Karcinski, Principal
Ocoee High School
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Ocoee High School Senior Leadership Team |
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Ocoee, FL 34761
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