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History

Leesburg High School was established in 1926. For 42 years, it served white students only. After the federal government mandated integration, African-American children who had previously attended Carver Heights High School and Lake County Training School were reassigned to Leesburg High School in 1968. Some of the faculty from the black schools were retained, usually with reduced responsibilities. Carver Heights was repurposed as a middle school. Students from Carver Heights were amazed at the facilities and equipment enjoyed by the white students.

Boys basketball

The school won state championships in 1977, 2011, 2016 and 2017.

Postsecondary academic opportunities

* Cambridge AICE * Advanced Placement * Dual Enrollment (through Lake Sumter State College and the University of Florida)

Programs

* Band (Swarm Of Sound)

Honor societies

* Beta Club * Mu Alpha Theta * National Honors Society * National Science Honors Society * National Art Honors Society

Notable alumni

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References

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