WHHS

        Winter Haven High School is located in beautiful Winter Haven, Florida.  WHHS began operation in 1890 on the corner of Central Avenue and First Street.  In 1955 it was rebuilt on a 32-acres tract of land on Sixth Street. We currently serve 1800+ students operating on a 4 x 4 school year. This allows students to earn 8 credits per year.

History

    In 1886 the first school was started on the second floor of Boyd's Hall, which is the site of the present-day City Hall.  Then, in 1890 a frame school building was built at the corner of Central Avenue and First Street.  More space was added in 1912 for the 200 pupils now going to school.  Three years later a brick building replaced the frame ones, making room for twelve grades.  All elementary and high school grades were accommodated in the twenty-two classrooms of this building until 1922-23.  An eight-room structure for the high school was erected on Fourth Street, this is the present annex at Denison Junior High School.  In 1925 a large stucco structure (two stories plus an above-ground basement) was erected on the adjacent lot for the high school, and the smaller building became a junior high department.

     
     Pictured donated by Dave Dershimer from his collection
of Winter Haven history.   Date unknown.

Last Updated:  02/12/2008