Tampa Bay Technical High School (TBT) is a public comprehensive

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for grades 9–12 in

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, United States. It was established in 1969 as Tampa Bay Vocational Technical School. The school mascot is the Titan. Students apply for one of three programs: Tampa Bay Technical High School Programs, Academy of Architecture & Environmental Design, or Academy of Health Professions. The school campus resembles a community college campus with laboratory facilities for technology programs. Transportation is provided by the

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through a bus transfer system.

Demographics

Tampa Bay Tech HS is 48.7% Black, 29.8% Hispanic, 13.4% White, 4.0% Asian, 3.9% multiracial, and .2% other

Academics

In 2015–2016 Tampa Bay Technical High School had a graduation rate of 95%, and 75% of students were enrolled in

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courses, with 41% passing. Dual enrollment courses are available through

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. The school offers the following programs:

Technology programs

*Auto Body Repair *Automotive Repair *Air Conditioning (HVAC) *Architecture *Business Education *Business Health Administration Academy *Commercial Art Academy *Computer Systems Technology *Culinary Arts *Diesel Technology *Early Childhood Education *Interior Design *Journalism *Welding *Industrial Electricity *ROTC

Academy of Health

The Health program teaches Cardiology, Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy, Veterinary Assistant, Medical Laboratory, Vision Specialist, Dental Aid, and Radiology and EMS Training.

Academy of Architecture

The Academy of Architecture has classes in two separate rooms, each a fully functioning lab. The students learn fundamental skills about the architecture field and practice

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as well as manual drafting. Students enter contests throughout the year, including a local drafting and design competition at the Strawberry Festival, national drafting and design competitions with

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, and the West Point Bridge Design Contest.

Club involvement

Clubs are plentiful in the school and some nationwide clubs include chapters at Tampa Bay Tech. Clubs are divided into Career, Service, Interest and Honors Clubs.

Career clubs

* HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) *

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(formerly known as Future Farmers of America) *

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(Future Business Leaders of America) * FSPA (The Florida Scholastic Press Association) *

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*CAA (Commercial Arts Academy)

Notable people

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- Iraq war hero and

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recipient *

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- retired

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- professional wrestler and local politician. * Kevin Hobbs - former NFL player *

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- swimmer, silver medalist in the

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- makeup artist *

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wide receiver and member of

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championship team * Kevin Jermaine "Kay-Jay" Harris - Drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 10th round of the 1997 MLB June Amateur Draft. Played college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers followed by a short stint in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins, St. Louis Rams, and New York Giants. *

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- Notre Dame Linebacker (2004-2008) and Defensive Coordinator for Ole Miss * Alejandra Caraballo - civil rights attorney and clinical instructor at the

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Cyberlaw Clinic.

References

External links

School website
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