Durant High School (Florida)

Durant High School is a public high school in Plant City, Florida. The school is named for the community in which it is located and opened in 1995. The school's first Principal, Ron Frost died of cancer in 1997. The Durant High School Football stadium is named in his honor. Principals have included Ron Frost (1995–1997), Sherry Sikes (1997–1999), Joe Perez (1999–2004), Pamela Bowden (2004–2019) and Gary Graham (2019–present).

The school mascot is the cougar and the school newspaper is The PawPrint, which is part of the High School National Ad Network.

Graduation Rate
In 2012 Durant's graduation rate was 86% as compared to a statewide rate of 74.5% and a Hillsborough County rate of 72.6% npr

State of Florida School Grades

 * 2016 C
 * 2012 A
 * 2011 B
 * 2010 B
 * 2009 B
 * 2008 B npr

Notable alumni

 * Brooke Bennett – Olympic gold medalist
 * Lisa Casalino - American jazz singer and songwriter
 * Tyler Danish - Major League Baseball pitcher
 * Adrienne Gang - Below Deck Bravo TV personality
 * Ryan Raburn – Former MLB outfielder
 * Ean Randolph - American and Canadian football wide receiver.
 * Jaclyn Raulerson - Miss Florida 2010
 * Jeremy Rosado - American singer
 * Justin Lee Stanley - Filmmaker (Director of Evil Lives Here)
 * Alicia Tirelli - American-born Puerto Rican retired footballer
 * Trae Williams – pro football player