Matanzas High School
Public school in Palm Coast, Flagler County, Florida, United States
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Matanzas High School (MHS) is located at 3535 Old King's Road North in Palm Coast, Florida. The school's sports teams are known as the Pirates. As of 2013–2014, it was A-rated. The school colors are royal blue, silver and black.[2]
TypePublic
MottoMake Good Choices, Hold Yourself Accountable, Strive for Excellence
Established2005
School district
Flagler County Public Schools| Matanzas High School | |
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| Location | |
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3535 Old Kings Road North , , 32137 United States | |
| 29.6013°N 81.2346°W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Make Good Choices, Hold Yourself Accountable, Strive for Excellence |
| Established | 2005 |
School district | Flagler County Public Schools |
NCES School ID | 120054005533[1] |
Principal | Mike Rinaldi |
| Faculty | 86.00 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,978[1] (2022-23) |
Student to teacher ratio | 23.00[1] |
| Colors | Royal Blue, Silver and Black |
| Mascot | Pirates |
| Nickname | MHS |
| Website | mhspirates |
The school has held a multicultural festival.[3]
2023 attack
On February 21, 2023, Brendan Depa, a then 17-year-old student was arrested after attacking his teacher and beating her into an unconscious state, allegedly because his Nintendo Switch was taken from him during class.[4] He was charged as an adult and [5] on August 6, 2024, he was sentenced to 5 years in prison and 15 years of probation.[6]
