Starr's Mill High School
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| Starr's Mill High School |
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| Established | 1997 |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Principal | Audrey Toney |
| Students | 1,780 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Fayette County, Georgia (Fayetteville address), Georgia USA |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Columbia Blue and Black |
| Mascot | Panthers |
| Website | www.starrsmillhighschool.org |
Starr's Mill High School, is a 2005 Georgia School of Excellence located in unincorporated Fayette County, Georgia. It is governed by the Fayette County Board of Education. The school features an Advanced Placement program. Its students and faculty have received many prestigious honors.
The school serves southern Peachtree City.
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[edit] History
Some time after being commissioned by the Fayette County Board of Education alongside Peeples Elementary School and Rising Starr Middle School, Starr's Mill High School relocated from its temporary location at the LaFayette Education Center to its current location at 193 Panther Path during the 1997-1998 school year. Principal Sam Sweat supervised the transition. Only 8 years later the school was declared a 2005 Georgia School of Excellence, one of only three high schools in the state to receive this honor.
In 2005, Principal Sam Sweat left his position, which was filled by Audrey Toney, previous vice-principal in charge of academic affairs.
[edit] School Profile
- Opened in 1997-1998 with 40 Teachers and 650 Students
- Current Enrollment is 1,780 Students and 112 Teachers
- The Student Population Consists of 88% Caucasian Students and 12% Minority Students
- The school attended by American Idol finalist Paris Bennett
- 1% of Minority Students Participate in the ESOL Program
- 3% of Students Receive Free/Reduced Price Lunches
- Most SMHS Students Reside in Brooks, Fayetteville, Peachtree City, or Senoia
- One of only 3 high schools in Georgia to be declared a School of Excellence
- Ranked as one of the best school public schools in America by Newsweek Magazine
[edit] Academics
- Current SAT Average 1117
- 7 National Merit Finalist for 2003-2004
- Consistently Ranked in the Top 15 Public High Schools In State of GA Regarding Academic Achievement
- 88% of SMHS Graduates Go On To College
- 1st in the State in Academic Team for 2004-2005
- The Starr's Mill High School Debate Team is one of the most competitive teams in Georgia, having broken the state record for the number of people qualified for the National Tournament three years running.
- Starr's Mill's student-run newspaper,The Prowler, is considered one of the best high school publications in Georgia and the country, receiving numerous GHSA awards.
[edit] Athletics
- 10 State Championships in Less Than Eight Years
- Dozens of Area and Regional Championships
- Ranked the 5th Most Successful Athletic Program in the State (GHSA Directors Cup Standing)
- The football program, under the leadership of Mike Earwood, has only failed to reach the state playoffs twice (1998, 2003) in the school's 9 years of existence. In 2000, the team reached the state semi-finals despite only having a varsity football team for 3 seasons. Over the years, the Starr's Mill football program has produced several Division-I players. Notable names include Reuben Houston (Georgia Tech), Deante Battle (Northwestern University), Johnny Edwards (Wake Forest University), Darrell Burston (Florida State), Andy Smith (University of Memphis), Jason Earwood (Georgia Southern), and Reid Bosworth(Auburn University).
- Notable soccer stars include Jack Landis, Chris Lambing, Chris Bowen, Jake Upchurch, Anthony Pecca, Billy Jacobsen, Robert Fleming, Justin Davis, and Brian Parsons.
- Billy Morrison, an outstanding point guard, led his recreational basketball team to the final four in 2003.
[edit] Fine Arts
- 39 Students Selected For All State Chorus for 2003-2004. (Highest Number in State)
- 2003 Advance Drama Seniors Awarded Over $250,000 In Theatre Scholarships
[edit] Extra-Curricular Activities Offered
[edit] Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross-country
- Dance
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Marching Band
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
[edit] Academics
- Academic Team (quiz-bowl)
- Chorus
- Debate Team
- Literary Team
- Math Team
- Newspaper - The Prowler
- Science Olympiad
- Student Government Association
- Yearbook
- Young Democrats
- Young Republicans
- Ex Libris
