Jack Britt High School

Jack Britt High School is a public high school located in southern Cumberland County, North Carolina. It is attended by approximately 2,000 students in grades nine through twelve and is a 2018 Winner of U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools Silver Medal.[4]

Jack Britt High School
Address
Jack Britt High School
Jack Britt High School
7403 Rockfish Road

Fayetteville
,
North Carolina
28306

United States
Coordinates34°58′39″N 79°0′43″W
Information
TypePublic
Established2000 (2000)
School districtCumberland County Schools
NCES District ID3700011[1]
CEEB code341323
NCES School ID370001102512[2]
PrincipalScott Pope
Staff103.34 (FTE)[3]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,970 (2017–18)[3]
Student to teacher ratio19.06[3]
Color(s)Purple and gold
        
Team nameBuccaneer
Websitejbhs.ccs.k12.nc.us

Integrated Systems Technology Academy

Jack Britt, like many other schools in Cumberland County, has an academy, or a special program of study that focuses a student's education on a specific subject. The Integrated Systems Technology Academy of Engineering provides students the opportunity to study and learn technical design and engineering concepts like drafting, physics, and design implementation.[5]

Sports and organizations

Jack Britt has many clubs and sports to choose from, which cover a wide variety of fields of interest.

Sports

Jack Britt currently has the following sports teams:

Marching band

Jack Britt's 2007–2008 drum line won the grand championship at Cary Band Day, a long-running marching band competition in Cary, North Carolina.[7] In 2013, Jack Britt's Marching Band, The Pride of Jack Britt, attended the USBands National Championships at MetLife Stadium[8] winning the Dinkles Spirit of Band Award.[9]

Awards and distinctions

2009–2010 U.S. News & World Report America's Best High Schools Bronze Medal

NCHSAA Exemplary School. Jack Britt was commended for its overall program, including athletic opportunities and facilities, community interest and involvement, and academics.

In 2010, Jack Britt won the Educational Trust's Dispelling the Myth Award, which recognizes outstanding work in narrowing achievement gaps between student groups, exceeding state standards, and rapidly improving student learning.[10]

2010–2011 North Carolina Honor School of Excellence

2011–2012 Wells Fargo Cup Champions

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Cumberland County Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Jack Britt High (370001102512)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved Jan 16, 2016.
  3. "Jack Britt High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  4. "Jack Britt High in Fayetteville, NC – US News Best High Schools". www.usnews.com. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
  5. "What Do You Know About the Integrated Systems Technology Academy of Engineering?". Retrieved 2018-08-14.
  6. "Jack Britt High makes history with first varsity lacrosse milestone". www.fayobserver.com. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
  7. "Cary's Heritage: Cary High band grows from humble beginnings". Retrieved 2018-08-14.
  8. "A Spectator's Guide to Nationals at MetLife". Retrieved 2018-08-14.
  9. "Congrats to Dinkles Spirit of Band Award Winners". Retrieved 2018-08-14.
  10. "Four Public Schools Receive the 8th Annual Dispelling the Myth Awards". Retrieved 2012-04-24.
  11. Batten, Sammy. (Jul 14, 2013). Jack Britt High graduate Brandon Ghee overcomes injury to keep playing in NFL. The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved Jul 20, 2020.
  12. Batten, Sammy. (Jun 15, 2018). Jack Britt grad Murrell named to the Appalachian State Hall of Fame. The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved Jul 20, 2020.
  13. Xavier Nixon Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved Jul 20, 2020.
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