Jefferson Davis High School (Montgomery, Alabama)
Jefferson Davis High School is a public high school with grades 9 through 12 located in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. The principal is Demond Mullins. The school is part of the Montgomery Public Schools system.
| Jefferson Davis High School | |
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| Address | |
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3420 Carter Hill Road , | |
| Coordinates | 32°20′37″N 86°15′39″W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Motto | Those who stay will be champions! |
| Established | 1968 |
| Principal | Demond Mullins |
| Staff | 98.00 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,760 (2017-18)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.96[1] |
| Color(s) | Green and white |
| Nickname | Volunteers |
History
In 2020 the school district's board of education voted to change the school's name.[2]
Notable alumni
- Craig Brazell, former MLB player (New York Mets, Kansas City Royals)
- Artur Davis, former Democratic Congressman of Alabama
- Ladarius Gunter, former Carolina Panthers cornerback
- Glenn Howerton, actor, plays Dennis on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia; graduated in 1994
- Jamey Johnson, country music singer and songwriter
- Robert Johnson, former NFL tight end
- Octavia Spencer, Academy Award-winning actress; appeared in the movie The Help; graduated in 1988
- Curtis Stewart, former NFL running back
- George Teague, former NFL free safety
- George Thornton, former NFL player (San Diego Chargers, New York Giants)
- Lou Thornton, former MLB player (Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets)
- Davern Williams, former NFL defensive tackle
- Steven R. Martin, founder of HammettLand®
Enrollment, demographics
Enrollment for 2007 was 1,508 students; 48 percent was male and 52 percent was female. Ethnicities enrolled at the school were white, black, and Hispanic. African-American enrollment was 94 percent, white enrollment was 2 percent, Hispanic enrollment was 2 percent, and Asian enrollment was 1%.[3]
References
- "Jefferson Davis High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- Johnson, Krista (2020-07-14). "Montgomery school board votes to change the Confederate names of three high schools". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
- "Jefferson Davis High School in Montgomery, Alabama (AL)". Retrieved 10 March 2010.
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