Crystal River High School


Crystal River High School was built in Crystal [River, Florida|Crystal River], Florida in 1969. It was the second of the high schools located in Citrus County. The first enrollment count was 750 students. As of 2022, it is rated #3 out of 5 in Crystal River.
The school serves the following communities: Crystal River, Homosassa, and sections of Black Diamond, Citrus Springs, Homosassa Springs, Citrus County, Florida|Pine Ridge], and Sugarmill Woods.

Spirit

  • Motto: Make footprints with your heart.
  • Mascot: Pete the Pirate.
  • School colors: Royal blue and gold.
  • Clubs: Crystal River has approximately 36 clubs and activities.
  • School store: Scallywags.
2000-2001: The "Victory Bell" goes missing before the beginning of school in August. Although Citrus High School students had relocated the bell many times in the past as a prank, the bell had always been discovered; the bell was found this time at the Citrus football field. "C.H.S. Rules" was written in the sand next to where the bell had once lived.
2003-2004: Citrus High School students climbed the fence of Crystal River High School the night before homecoming. They were dressed in camouflage, and they were armed with paintball guns. Their goal was to paintball the school floats that would be used for the homecoming parade. MTV later became aware of the prank, and the Citrus High School students reenacted the nights events. It was aired on MTV's High School Stories.

Notable alumni