Barron G. Collier High School
High school in Naples, Florida, United States
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Barron G. Collier High School is a four-year public high school located in North Naples, Florida, United States, near Pine Ridge and about 10 miles (16 km) northeast of the city of Naples.
| Barron G. Collier High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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5600 Cougar Drive , Florida 34109 United States | |
| Coordinates | 26°13′N 81°45.6′W |
| Information | |
| Type | Comprehensive public high school |
| Motto | All Students Can Learn |
| Opened | 1978 |
| School district | District School Board of Collier County |
| NCES School ID | 120033000357[1] |
| Principal | Sean C Kinsley |
| Teaching staff | 63.61 (on an FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,472 (2024-2025)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 23.14[2] |
| Colors | Blue, grey |
| Mascot | Cougar |
| Rival | |
| Website | collierschools |
Barron Collier was included in Newsweek's 2006 list of top U.S. high schools by Jay Mathews's Challenge Index.[5]
History
The school was opened in 1978 and is named after Barron Collier, an entrepreneur who founded Collier County.
Athletics
Barron Collier High School is one of the seven members of the Collier County Athletic Conference. The school's official list of sports is separated by season.[6] In 2012 and 2013, both the men and women's tennis teams won the state title.[7] In 2006 and 2008, the Cougar Varsity Girls Basketball team won the Class 5A state championship.[8] The main athletic crosstown rivals are Naples High School, Lely High School, and Gulf Coast High School.
Fall sports
- Football
- Golf
- Boys and Girls Cross Country
- Swimming and Diving
- Girls Volleyball
Winter sports
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
- Boys Soccer
- Girls Soccer
- Wrestling
- Bowling
- Girls Weightlifting
Spring sports
- Boys Baseball
- Boys Lacrosse
- Girls Lacrosse
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Recognition
Alumni
- Haley Bennett, actress[14]
- Adam Botana, member of the Florida House of Representatives
- Bjorn Fratangelo, professional tennis player[15]
- David Grutman, Miami-based nightclub and restaurant owner, and mogul[16]
- Courtney Hansen, actress, television personality, syndicated columnist, and model[17]
- Anthony Herrera, NFL offensive guard[18]
- Jeff Heuerman, Denver Broncos tight end[19]
- Lauren Melo, businesswoman and politician
- Chris Resop, Major League Baseball pitcher[20]
- Jonathan Isaac, Orlando Magic, NBA
Images
Interior of campus in 2001
Patio which also serves as an outdoor cafeteria
