J. P. Taravella High School
| J. P. Taravella High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
10600 Riverside Drive , 33071 | |
| Coordinates | 26°13′56″N 80°16′05″W / 26.2322893°N 80.2681383°W |
| Information | |
| School type | public high school |
| Founded | 1981 |
| School board | Broward County Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Dr. Howard Hepburn |
| Principal | Marietta DeArmas |
| Teaching staff | 100.60 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,516 (2023–2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 25.01 |
| Area | Broward County |
| Colors | Silver and Blue |
| Mascot | Trojan Man |
| Team name | Trojans |
| Website | taravella |
J. P. Taravella High School (founded in 1981) is a public secondary school in Coral Springs serving grades 9–12 as part of Broward County Public Schools. Named in honor of Joseph Phillip Taravella—president and chairman of Coral Ridge Properties, Inc., a subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Corporation, and a founder of the City of Coral Springs—the school is regarded as a neighborhood cornerstone and a “hidden gem” of the community. JPT offers a comprehensive range of academic and extracurricular opportunities designed to serve diverse learning pathways, including Career and Technical Education (CTE) and vocational programs, Cambridge/AICE studies, Advanced Placement courses through the College Board, and dual enrollment partnerships with Broward College, Florida International University, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. In addition, the school features a full complement of athletic teams and student clubs, as well as robust Fine Arts and music programs that contribute to its well-rounded educational environment.