Wendell Krinn Technical High School

Wendell Krinn Technical High School is a four-year public technical high school in New Port Richey, Florida, on the Gulf of Mexico. It is part of the Pasco County Public School System in Pasco County, Florida. The school opened in August, 2018, using the campus of the old Ridgewood High School, which closed in May, 2018.[2] It is named for the first principal of Ridgewood High School.

Wendell Krinn Technical High School
Address
7650 Orchid Lake Road

,
34653

United States
Coordinates28.273127°N 82.688096°W / 28.273127; -82.688096
Information
TypePublic technical high school
Established2018
School districtPasco County Schools
PrincipalDr. Christopher Dunning
Faculty34.00 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment538 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio15.82[1]
WebsiteSchool website

The school will operate as a magnet school, drawing students from throughout Pasco County. They may earn college credits and have career training while obtaining their high school diploma. Specialized courses will include cyber security and BioMedical.[3]

References

  1. "Wendell Krinn Technical High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  2. Leigh, Heather. "New technical high school offers big opportunity for young Pasco County students", WFTS-TV, January 12, 2018 (accessed May 27, 2018).
  3. Solochek, Jeffrey S. "Converting Ridgewood High generates excitement, dismay", Tampa Bay Times, April 25, 2018 (accessed May 27, 2018).
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