Fort Mill High School

Fort Mill High School
Location
225 Munn Road
Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715

United States
Information
Type Public High School
Principal M. Dee Christopher[1]
Faculty 182.0 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 2,277[2]  (2006–07)
Student to teacher ratio 12.5:1[2]
Campus Suburban
Color(s) Blue and Gold          
Mascot Yellow Jacket
Yearbook Yejacka
Website

Fort Mill High School is the oldest of two public high schools located in Fort Mill, South Carolina town limits, with the other school being Nation Ford High School.

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Mission statement

To provide each student with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to become a lifelong learner and a responsible, productive citizen in a democratic society.[1]

Notable Alumini

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Vance Walker graduated from Fort Mill High School. His senior year he had 17.5 sacks and 41 TFLs. He went on to graduate from Georgia Tech with a degree in management. He currently is still active on the Falcons team.

Dwayne Hartsoe is the current head coach of the men's basketball team and is also the current Athletic Director. He has replaced Bailey Jackson as both the head coach of the basketball team and as Fort Mill High School's Athletic Director. Bailey Jackson resigned from his position after the 2010-2011 school year and has since moved on to a position at nearby Clover High School.

References

  1. ^ a b "Fort Mill High School website". Retrieved on 2009-07-04.
  2. ^ a b c "Fort Mill Hi". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved on 2009-07-04. "Students: 2,277 (2006-2007)"