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 1996. The Durant High School Football stadium is named in his honor. Principals have included Ron Frost (1995-1996), Sherry Sikes (1997-1999), Joe Perez (1999–2004) and Pamela Bowden (2004–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 RateIn 2012 Durant's graduation rate was 86% as compared to a statewide rate of 74.5% and a Hillsborough County rate of 72.6%. nprState of Florida School Grades2016 C2012 A2011 B2010 B2009 B2008 B nprNotable alumniBrooke Bennett – Olympic gold medalistTyler Danish - Major League Baseball pitcherAdrienne Gang - Below Deck Bravo TV personalityRyan Raburn – MLB outfielder for Cleveland IndiansJaclyn Raulerson - Miss Florida 2010Trae Williams – pro football player
