Tampa Bay Technical High School (TBT) is a public comprehensive magnet high school for grades 9–12 in Florida, 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 Hillsborough County Public Schools through a bus transfer system.
| Tampa Bay Technical High School | |
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| Address | |
6410 Orient Road , 33610 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public magnet high school |
| Established | 1969 |
| School district | Hillsborough County Public Schools |
| Principal | Ernestine Woody-Bethune |
| Teaching staff | 92.50 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,121 (2023-2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 22.93[1] |
| Color(s) | Red, navy blue, white [2] |
| Mascot | Titan |
| Nickname | Tech |
| Team name | Titans |
| Website | tbt.mysdhc.org |
Demographics
editTampa Bay Tech HS is 48.7% Black, 29.8% Hispanic, 13.4% White, 4.0% Asian, 3.9% multiracial, and .2% other[3]
Academics
editIn 2015–2016 Tampa Bay Technical High School had a graduation rate of 95%, and 75% of students were enrolled in Advanced Placement courses, with 41% passing.[4] Dual enrollment courses are available through Hillsborough Community College.[5]
The school offers the following programs:
Technology programs
edit- Auto Body Repair
- Automotive Repair
- Architecture
- Business Education
- Commercial Art Academy
- Computer Systems Technology
- Culinary Arts
- Diesel Technology
- Early Childhood Education
- Welding
- ROTC
Academy of Health
editThe Health program teaches Cardiology, Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy, Veterinary Assistant, Medical Laboratory, Nursing Assistant, Radiology, Dental Aid, and Radiology and EMS Training.
Academy of Architecture
editThe 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 computer-aided design 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 SkillsUSA, and the West Point Bridge Design Contest.
Club involvement
editClubs 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
edit- HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)
- National FFA Organization (formerly known as Future Farmers of America)
- FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
- FSPA (The Florida Scholastic Press Association)
- FCCLA
- CAA (Commercial Arts Academy)
Notable people
edit- Brian Blair - professional wrestler and local politician.[6]
- Deon Cain - NFL and USFL wide receiver and member of 2016 Clemson Tigers football team championship team
- Alejandra Caraballo - civil rights attorney and clinical instructor at the Harvard Law School Cyberlaw Clinic.[7][8]
- Maritza Correia - swimmer, silver medalist in the 2004 Olympic Games[9]
- Maurice Crum Jr.- Notre Dame Linebacker (2004-2008) and Linebacker coach for Southern Methodist University
- 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.[10][11]
- Kevin Hobbs - former NFL player[12]
- Michael Penix Jr. - Atlanta Falcons quarterback, played for the Washington Huskies in 2022 and 2023 and 2023 Heisman finalist.
- Michelle Phan - makeup artist[13]
- Paul Ray Smith - Iraq war hero and Medal of Honor recipient[14]
- Ted Washington - retired National Football League player[15]
References
edit- ^ a b c "TAMPA BAY TECH HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ "Hillsborough County high school graduation ceremonies". tbo.com. Tampa Bay Tribune. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ US News.com September 25, 2022
- ^ "Tampa Bay Tech High School". U.S. News & World Report Education. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
- ^ Hillsborough Community College dual enrollment course list
- ^ "Blair released from jail on child abuse charges". Tampa Tribune. June 21, 2009.
- ^ "Meet the First Trans Women of Color to Teach at Harvard Law". Them. August 23, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ "Alejandra Caraballo". August 15, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ "Maritza Correia". Biography.com. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
- ^ "Kevin Harris Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "Kay-Jay Harris", Wikipedia, January 6, 2019, retrieved April 30, 2019
- ^ "49 Kevin Hobbs". Auburn University. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
- ^ "Michelle Phan, a YouTube sensation for her makeup tutorials, has transformed her life". Tampa Bay Times. August 22, 2009. Archived from the original on August 30, 2009.
- ^ "SERGEANT FIRST CLASS PAUL RAY SMITH". United States Army. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
- ^ Patton, John (December 5, 2007). "FHSAA's top 100 Florida players". Gainesville Sun.