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Demographics

In the academic year 2019–2020 there were 1,415 students enrolled. Approximately 89% were ethnically

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, 6% white, 4% black, and 1% of Asian/Pacific origin. Just over half the students (1239) were eligible for free lunch.

Athletics

State championships

*Soccer **Men's: 1989 (4A), 2004 (6A), 2005 (6A) *Tennis **Men's: 2000 (4A), 2001 (4A), 2002 (4A), 2003 (4A) **Women's: 1996 (6A), 1997 (6A), 1998 (6A), 1999 (6A), 2000 (4A), 2001 (4A), 2002 (4A), 2003 (4A), 2004 (4A), 2005 (4A)
(state record for most consecutive championships) *Volleyball **Women's: 1980 (4A), 1985 (4A), 1987 (4A), 1988 (4A), 1993 (5A), 1995 (6A)

Notable alumni

* Maria T. Abreu, gastroenterologist *

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