| North Augusta High School | |
|---|---|
 Logo of North Augusta High School featuring the school's mascot. | |
| Address | |
| 2000 Knobcone Avenue North Augusta, Aiken County, South Carolina 29841 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | Crescat Scientia, Animis Opibusque Parati (Let knowledge grow, prepared in mind and resources) |
| Established | 1910 (114 years ago) (1910) |
| School district | Aiken County Public School District |
| CEEB code | 411520 |
| NCES School ID | 450072000055 |
| Principal | Casey Rogers |
| Teaching staff | 95.00 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,719 (2022–2023) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.09 |
| Campus size | 50 acres (200,000 m) |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Black and gold |
| Mascot | Yellow Jacket |
| Yearbook | Sandspurs |
| Website | www |
North Augusta High School is a four-year public high school located in North Augusta, South Carolina. It is a part of the Aiken County Public School District. Approximately 1,500 students attend the school. The school offers over thirty student organizations. North Augusta is an AP Magnet School and is partnered with the National Math and Science Initiative to provide various programs, resources, and help to students enrolled in AP courses at the school.
Athletics
North Augusta High School's mascot is the Yellow Jacket. They compete in SCHSL Region 5-4A. The school fields over twenty-five varsity and junior varsity teams. North Augusta High is also home to sporting leagues such as football, baseball, softball, cross country, track and field, basketball, tennis, golf, Wrestling, swim team, and soccer.
State championships
- Baseball: 1949, 1997
- Basketball - Girls: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023
- Football: 1957, 1960, 1989
- Golf - Boys: 1973, 1982, 1983, 2023
- Softball: 2022
- Track - Boys: 1952
- Volleyball: 1970
Renovation and New Construction
In 2014, a multi-phase renovation project began at the school to update existing facilities and to construct new buildings. In January 2015, "Phase 1" was completed when the new 45,000 square foot Math and Science building was finished. "Phase 2A" was completed in November 2015 with the completion of 125,000 square foot building containing classrooms, the "Freshman Academy", a new media center, and a dining room. "Phase 2B" added a new wing for English, Math, Foreign Language, and Social Study classrooms and was completed in October 2019. The final phase, "Phase 3" included a new "arena style" basketball gymnasium, choral/band/orchestral rooms, and a new band field and was completed in Spring 2021. The only pre-2014 school building that remains is the auditorium.
Notable alumni
- Matt Hazel, NFL wide receiver
- Craig Baynham, NFL halfback
- Charley Britt, NFL defensive back and actor
- Matt Campbell, NFL offensive lineman
- Tyler Colvin, Major League Baseball player
- Fred Vinson, NFL defensive back
- Charlie Waters, NFL player and coach
- Scott Brown, PGA Tour winner
- Skilyr Hicks (singer), America's Got Talent contestant
References
- ^ "North Augusta High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for North Augusta High". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2021-01-18.
- SCHSL Palmetto's Finest - Baseball
- SCHSL Palmetto's Finest - Basketball - Girls
- SCHSL Palmetto's Finest - Football
- SCHSL Palmetto's Finest - Golf - Boys
- SCHSL Palmetto's Finest - Softball
- SCHSL Palmetto's Finest - Track - Boys
- SCHSL Palmetto's Finest - Volleyball
- North Augusta High School Follow Your Penny
- Matt Hazel Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- Craig Baynham Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- Charley Britt Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- Charley Britt - IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- Matt Campbell Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- Tyler Colvin Stats. Baseball-Reference. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- Fred Vinson Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- Charlie Waters Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- Scott Brown - Men's Golf - USC-Aiken. University of South Carolina Aiken. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- Teen on a musical journey. The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
External links
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