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Jacksonville High School (JHS) is an International Baccalaureate high school located in Jacksonville, North Carolina for students in grades 9–12.[2][3]
| Jacksonville High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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1021 Henderson Drive United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°47′02″N 77°25′38″W / 34.78389°N 77.42722°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | “Forward Ever, Backwards Never” |
| School district | Onslow County Schools |
| CEEB code | 341950 |
| Principal | Brenda Hermann |
| Teaching staff | 71.53 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,423 (2022-23)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 19.89[1] |
| Color(s) | Red and white |
| Athletics conference | 3A Coastal Conference |
| Team name | Cardinals, Lady Cards |
| Website | www |
Academics
editJacksonville High School offers regular, honors, advanced placement, and International Baccalaureate program courses. The course of study usually follows a certain career path determined by the student, upon which they obtain a concentration. Academics are based on an unweighted 4.0 scale and a class rank is also determined by these standards.[4]
Athletics
editJacksonville High School is in the 3A Coastal Conference with other area schools. There have been many accomplishments in every sport offered, i.e.: Men's soccer 2012 State Champions, and 2013 State Runners-Up. Home games are within the facilities on the campus.[5] Women's soccer 2024 State Champions.
Notable alumni
edit- Ryan Adams, singer-songwriter, producer, and poet[6]
- Jones Angell, play-by-play radio announcer[7]
- David Braxton, former NFL linebacker[8]
- Ellis Dillahunt, former NFL defensive back[9]
- Dave Dunaway, former NFL wide receiver[10]
- Mike Frier, former NFL defensive end/defensive tackle[11]
- Qasim Mitchell, former NFL offensive lineman[12]
- Jamal Shuler, professional basketball player[13]
- Benjy Taylor, college basketball coach[14]
- Tyrone Willingham, retired college football head coach[15]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Jacksonville High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ "Top-Rated Jacksonville Public Schools". greatschools.org. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
- ^ "Jacksonville High School". trulia.com. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
- ^ "Jacksonville High School". k12.niche.com. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
- ^ "High School OT.com - Jacksonville nips Hickory for 3-A socc". highschoolot.com. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
- ^ Currin, Grayson H. Ryan Adams' elusive roots. IndyWeek. (June 1, 2005). Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- ^ Scoppe, Rick. A Q&A with Jones Angell. JDNews.com. (June 25, 2016). Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- ^ David Braxton Profile. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ "Ellis Dillahunt Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
- ^ Dave Dunaway Profile. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ Mike Frier Profile. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ Qasim Mitchell Profile. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ Jamal Shuler, Jacksonville, Shooting Guard - 247Sports. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- ^ Miller, Chris. Former JHS, Richmond basketball player Benjy Taylor to be inducted into Jacksonville-Onslow Hall of Fame. JDNews.com. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- ^ Willingham brings untiring determination to ND. ESPN Classic. Retrieved September 14, 2019.