Tampa Bay Technical High School

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.

Tampa Bay Technical High School
Address
6410 Orient Road

Tampa
,
Florida
33610
Information
TypePublic magnet high school
Established1969
School districtHillsborough County Public Schools
PrincipalMichael Ippolito
Teaching staff98.50 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment2,051 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio20.82[1]
Color(s)Red, navy blue, white
              [2]
MascotTitan
NicknameTech
Team nameTitans
RivalKing High School, Armwood High School
Information(813) 744-8360
Websitetbt.mysdhc.org

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.

Demographics

Tampa Bay Tech HS is 49% Black, 26% Hispanic, 13% White, 5% Asian, 5% multiracial, and 2% other[3]

Academics

In 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
  • 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
  • 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 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

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)
  • 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)

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References
  1. "TAMPA BAY TECH HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  2. "Hillsborough County high school graduation ceremonies". tbo.com. Tampa Bay Tribune. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
  3. https://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/assets/pdf/SE0016B.pdf
  4. "Tampa Bay Tech High School". US News & World Report Education. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
  5. Hillsborough Community College dual enrollment course list
  6. "SERGEANT FIRST CLASS PAUL RAY SMITH". United States Army. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  7. Patton, John (December 5, 2007). "FHSAA's top 100 Florida players". Gainesville Sun.
  8. "Blair released from jail on child abuse charges". Tampa Tribune. 21 June 2009.
  9. "49 Kevin Hobbs". Auburn University. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
  10. "Maritza Correia". Biography.com. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  11. "Michelle Phan, a YouTube sensation for her makeup tutorials, has transformed her life". Tampa Bay Times. 22 August 2009.
  12. "Kevin Harris Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
  13. "Kay-Jay Harris", Wikipedia, 2019-01-06, retrieved 2019-04-30
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