Matanzas High School | |
Location: | 3535 Old Kings Road North |
City: | Palm Coast |
County: | Flagler County |
State: | Florida |
Zipcode: | 32137 |
Country: | U.S. |
District: | Flagler County Public Schools |
Principal: | Kristin Bozeman |
Faculty: | 86.00 |
Ratio: | 23.00 |
Enrollment: | 1,978 |
Enrollment As Of: | 2022-23 |
Type: | Public |
Grades: | 9 to 12 |
Motto: | Make Good Choices, Hold Yourself Accountable, Strive for Excellence |
Mascot: | Pirates |
Nickname: | MHS |
Colors: | Royal Blue, Silver and Black |
Established: | 2005 |
Matanzas High School (MHS) is located at 3535 Old Kings 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.[1]
On February 21, 2023, a 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.[2] The student is set to be charged as an adult and faces up to 30 years in prison.[3] On August 6, 2024, he was sentenced to 5 years in prison and 15 years of probation.[4]