Matanzas High School (MHS) is located at 3535 Old Kings Road North in Palm Coast, Florida. The school's sports teams are known as the Pirates. As of 2013–2014, it was A-rated. The school colors are royal blue, silver and black.[3]

Matanzas High School
Location
Map
3535 Old Kings Road North

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32137

United States
Coordinates29°36′02″N 81°14′13″W / 29.6005°N 81.2369°W / 29.6005; -81.2369
Information
TypePublic
MottoMake Good Choices, Hold Yourself Accountable, Strive for Excellence
Established2005
School districtFlagler County Public Schools
NCES School ID120054005533[1]
PrincipalKristin Bozeman
Faculty69.00 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades9 to 12
Enrollment1,716[2] (2021-22)
Student to teacher ratio24.87[1]
Color(s)Royal Blue, Silver and Black    
MascotPirates
NicknameMHS
Websitemhspirates.com

On February 21, 2023, a 17-year-old student was arrested after attacking his teacher and beating her into an unconscious state, allegedly because his Nintendo Switch was taken from him during class.[4] The student is set to be charged as an adult and faces up to 30 years in prison.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Search for Public Schools - Matanzas High School (120054005533)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved April 3, 2014.
  2. ^ "MATANZAS HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  3. ^ "MHS Home Page - Matanzas High School". Retrieved April 3, 2014.
  4. ^ Afshar, Paradise; Riess, Rebekah (February 26, 2023). "Student attacks school employee after Nintendo Switch taken away". CNN. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  5. ^ "Teen in Vicious Attack on Florida Teacher's Aide to Be Charged as Adult, Given $1M Bond". NBC Miami. February 28, 2023.