Tappan Zee High School
| Established | 1965 |
|---|---|
| Principal | Jennifer Amos |
Academic staff | 83 teachers |
| Students | 1,139 (2011) |
| Location | Orangeburg, New York, USA |
| Colors | Red and White |
| Athletics | Section 1 (NYSPHSAA) |
| Nickname | The Dutchmen |
| Mascot | "Zee" |
| Website | http://www.socsd.org/tzh/tappanzeehigh.htm |
Tappan Zee High School is a public high school located in Orangeburg, New York in Rockland County. The school is home to students grades 9-12 and is part of the South Orangetown Central School District. The school derives its name from the nearby Tappan Zee section of the Hudson River.
The school draws students from Orangetown, New York, which comprises the villages and hamlets of Blauvelt, Grandview, Orangeburg, Tappan, Palisades, Piermont, Upper Grandview, Sparkill, and portions of South Nyack.
In 2006 the school dedicated new athletic fields, including an artificial turf football/lacrosse field surrounded by a new track. The football field also has lights and bathrooms. The renovation also included new baseball and softball fields and new tennis courts.
Notable Alumni
Stephanie Costa, Focused (Class of 2007)
Sarah Costa (Class of 2007)
Al Pacino's daughter (Julie)
Hayden Panettiere
Academics
Offers over twenty AP courses
An expanded Project Lead the Way program (PLTW) to promote opportunities for future engineers.
A music, art, and theatre program to foster self-confidence and personal development, as well as to showcase the talents our students possess;
A variety of competitive athletic opportunities to enhance the student experience; and
An extensive network of student clubs and extra curricular activities for those interested in community service, social issues, foreign language and culture, a content-specific focus, the arts, or leadership.
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Coordinates: 41°02′57″N 73°57′15″W / 41.04917°N 73.95417°W