Jacksonville High School (North Carolina)
American public school in North Carolina
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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 | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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1021 Henderson Drive United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°47′02″N 77°25′38″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | “Forward Ever, Backwards Never” |
School district | Onslow County Schools |
| CEEB code | 341950 |
Principal | Brenda Hermann |
Teaching staff | 73.01 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,449 (2023-2024)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 19.85[1] |
| Colors | Red and white |
Athletics conference | 6A/7A Big Carolina |
| Team name | Cardinals, Lady Cards |
| Website | jhs |
Academics
Jacksonville 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
Jacksonville High School is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA).
State Championships
Jacksonville has won the following NCHSAA team state championships:[5][6][7][8][9][10]
- Football: 1982 (4A)
- Boys Golf: 1987 (4A)
- Boys Soccer: 2005 (3A), 2012 (3A)
- Girls Soccer: 2024 (3A)
- Boys Outdoor Track & Field: 1968 (3A/4A), 2005 (3A), 2016 (3A)
- Girls Outdoor Track & Field: 1991 (4A), 1993 (4A), 2008 (3A)
Notable alumni
- Ryan Adams, singer-songwriter, producer, and poet[11]
- Jones Angell, play-by-play radio announcer[12]
- David Braxton, former NFL linebacker[13]
- Ellis Dillahunt, former NFL defensive back[14]
- Dave Dunaway, former NFL wide receiver[15]
- Mike Frier, former NFL defensive end/defensive tackle[16]
- Qasim Mitchell, former NFL offensive lineman[17]
- Jamal Shuler, professional basketball player[18]
- Benjy Taylor, college basketball coach[19]
- Tyrone Willingham, retired college football head coach[20]