Glades Central High School

Glades Central Community High School is a high school located in Belle Glade, Florida. In the 2014–15 school year its enrollment numbered 992 students. It is known for having one of the best high school football teams in the nation, with more football players in the NFL and in the NCAA than any other high school. In fact the New York Times reported that Glades Central had produced more current National Football League players than any other high school in the country with 7 during the 2001 season.[3] The Raiders have won six Florida High School football titles, tying for the second most in state history with Lakeland and University Christian.[4] Their main rivals are the Pahokee Blue Devils. The Blue Devils play the Raiders each year in the so-called "Muck Bowl," one of the most famous high school rivalry games in the nation, which can draw up to 25,000 spectators each year. Glades Central has won 17 out of the 25 games since 1995.

Glades Central Community High School
Address
1001 SW Ave M

Belle Glade
,
Palm Beach
,
Florida
33430

United States
Information
School typePublic secondary
Opened1970
StatusOpen
School districtPalm Beach County School District
PrincipalAngela Avery Moore[1]
Teaching staff52.00 (FTE)[2]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,025 (2018-19)[2]
Student to teacher ratio19.71[2]
Color(s)Maroon and Gold
         
NicknameRaiders
RivalPahokee Blue Devils
Websitewww.edline.net/pages/Glades_Central_High_School

Notable football players from Glades Central High School

References
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  2. "GLADES CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
  3. Longman, Jere (November 23, 2001), "A Town Where Football Is the Glue and the Hope", New York Times
  4. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on December 21, 2008. Retrieved November 28, 2008.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) p.6
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  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on June 10, 2011. Retrieved April 24, 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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