Dr. Phillips High School, a school of excellence, is located on 80 acres in southwest Orlando, Florida. DPHS is surrounded by the excitement which brings thousands of visitors from around the world right to our doorstep: Walt Disney World is located 15 miles to the west, Sea World is only 5 miles to the south, and Universal Studios Florida is directly across the street!As the largest of the Orange County School system's 135 schools, Dr. Phillips High School serves a dynamic and diverse community. More than fifty (50) native languages are spoken in the school. Dr. Phillips offers its students a variety of instructional programs to meet their needs and interests including :Alternative Education
Career Academies
ESOL/LEP Programs
Dual enrollment :courses in conjunction with nearby Valencia Community College.
CIS : In the quest for excellence, DPHS offers the Center for International Studies Magnet Program (CIS), which was developed to provide an awareness of global issues, an understanding of other cultures, and the attainment of multilingual abilities necessary for international business and diplomacy.
VPA : The Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Program (VPA), provides students with advanced course work needed to master skills for success in the creative arts such as drama, art, music, and entertainment technology, while emphasizing the academic courses needed for college entry.
Community involvement in DPHS is an important factor in the school's success. The support of parents, local businesses, and other community members has been recognized annually with the Golden Apple Award for volunteer hours and Five Star School awards.
Dr. Phillips is a highly effective high school that represents, honors, and celebrates the cultural diversity embodied in our students, faculty, staff and community. About Dr. Phillips High School Visual Performing Arts Program Visual Performing Arts is an elite program of talented student performers, artists, and technicians who help enrich the school, and inspire a love for the arts within the community. There are various strands of the magnet, these include Art, Music, Dance, Theater, and Television Production.Myspace Backgrounds