Loften High School
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Loften High School (or W. Travis Loften High School) is a high school and post-secondary college in Gainesville, Florida. It is part of Alachua County School District and occupies a 174-acre campus in a medium-sized community.
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[edit] Overview
Loften is a very small school, averaging only 300-350 students in the day time. These students are divided among 24 teachers in a 6-period schedule. In the community, it is noted for having a very liberal mindset. It is rumoured that Loften is a school for "bad kids" to be sent, but in reality has an average of one fight per year with very little other violations. For all 350 students, only one dean is employed.
[edit] Career Focus
Also a defining feature, Loften has a very strong focus on career and MAGNET oriented programs. In total, it has six career oriented programs including:
- Academy of Information Technology (AoIT)
- Academy of Fire & EMS (Firefighting/Emergency Medical Technician Training)
- Academy of Construction Technology (Carpentry)
- Automotive Technology
- Business Education and Marketing
- Horticulture Science and Services
In addition, it hosts an aquacultural class. This class is not an actual program, but is still very extensive and mentioned as a viable career option.
[edit] Management
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