J. P. Taravella High School

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.