Creekside High School (CHS) is a public high school in the St. Johns County School District, located in northwest St. Johns County, Florida (United States). The school was constructed to relieve overcrowding at Bartram Trail High School.
The attendance boundary includes a portion of Fruit Cove. - Compare with school zone maps.
Overview The building has a capacity of 1,500 students and cost over $65 million.Lane, Marcia: "A Smooth Start" St. Augustine Record, August 26, 2008 The school now services a total of 2550 students making the problem of overcrowding pandemic. The school building is a two-story octagon with an open courtyard in the center. The gymnasium and auditorium are attached on opposite sides, and the parking lots are between the school and most of the athletic facilities. The school opened for the 2008–2009 school year, and graduated their first senior class in June, 2010. The main feeder schools are Fruit Cove Middle School and Patriot Oaks Academy.
Academies The curriculum at Creekside High School offers academy programs in the areas of environmental/urban planning and emerging technology. Creekside now offers The Academy of Future Teachers as of the 2019–2020 school year.
Advanced Academics The advanced scholars program at Creekside High School gives students the option to participate in the rigorous programs of advanced placement, dual enrollment and honors courses.
Athletics The school mascot is the knight in armor and the colors are red, black and white.
The Creekside Knights Athletic Booster Club (CKABC) is a nonprofit organization of parents, coaches, student athletes, faculty, alumni & community members. The CKABC supports all CHS athletes, including fall, winter and spring sports programs. Contributions by families & supporters help maintain and improve playing fields and gymnasium, purchase equipment and uniforms, and fund the CKABC Scholarship Award.
Creekside has been district runner-up twice in 2011 and 2012.
2010 Men's Lacrosse District Champions
2015, 2016, and 2022 Boys' Cross Country State Champions
2024, 2025 Girls Cross Country State Champions
2024, 2026 Girl’s Track and Field State Champions
Administration
Principals Creekside High School has had three principals in its ten-year history. As of 2017 Steve McCormick had become the principal at Creekside. McCormick had previously been the principal of Fruit Cove Middle School, the main feeder to Creekside.
+ Principal First year Last year Length of tenureby academic terms Paul Abbatinozzi 2008–2009 2009–2010 2 years Randy Johnson 2010–2011 2016–2017 7 years Steve McCormick 2017–2018 present
Notable alumni Darious Williams, NFL player for the Baltimore Ravens, Los Angeles Rams, and Jacksonville Jaguars; Super Bowl LVI champion with the Los Angeles Rams Christian Miller (sprinter), track and field runner.
References
External links Creekside High School website St. Johns County Schools website Creekside Knights Athletic Booster Club