Northview High School (Georgia)
Northview High School is a public high school in Johns Creek, Georgia, United States, serving grades 9–12. The school is a part of the Fulton County School System. Its students primarily reside inside the city of Johns Creek, though the school also serves part of Alpharetta.[3] All students from River Trail Middle School feed into Northview.
| Northview High School | |
|---|---|
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| Address | |
10625 Parsons Road , United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°02′21″N 84°10′40″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | Ever upward and onward |
| Established | 2002 |
| CEEB code | 111148 |
| NCES School ID | 130228002560[1] |
| Principal | Martin Neuhaus |
| Staff | 100.80 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1804 (2021-22)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.9[2] |
| Color(s) | Navy blue, lime green and silver |
| Nickname | Titans |
| National ranking | 252 |
| Publication | The Muse (literary magazine) |
| Newspaper | The Messenger |
| Yearbook | The 505 |
| Website | www |
The school was opened in the fall of 2002 and as of 2019 has an enrollment of around 1,804 students: 75 percent of which are minority students.[4][2] The student-to-teacher ratio is 18:1. As of 2022, it is by USNews as 252th nationally, 6th in the state of Georgia, and 1st in Fulton County. The school has a 96 percent graduation rate. It is a part of the Fulton County School System.
The school's mascot is the Titan.
Student Data
Demographics
During the 2021-2022 school year, Northview had an enrollment of 1,804 students. The student body was 20.7% White, 57.9% Asian, 5.5% Hispanic, 12.0% Black, 3.9% Multiracial, 0.05% Native American, and 0.0% Pacific Islander.[2]
Academics
Northview High School boasts an academic program that includes extensive course offerings to prepare a diverse student population for further study after graduation. Approximately one hundred student clubs, service organizations, and academic teams[5] – coupled with a full athletic program and rich arts program – support the Titans’ mission to instill excellence in academics, arts, and athletics.
Northview follows a traditional semester schedule with two 18-week semesters per school year. Each student receives 0.5 units of credit per course at the end of a semester and must carry a full schedule of 6 classes per day.
Northview offers dual enrollment courses with Georgia Tech, Gwinnett Technical College, Kennesaw State University, and Georgia Perimeter College.
Advanced Placement classes include:
- Biology
- Calculus AB
- Calculus BC
- Chemistry
- Chinese Lang/Culture
- College Calculus (via Georgia Tech)
- Computer Science A
- Computer Science Principles
- English Lang/Comp
- English Lit/Comp
- Environmental Science
- European History
- French Lang/Culture
- German Lang/Culture
- US Government/Politics
- Human Geography
- Latin
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Music Theory
- Physics 1
- Physics C
- Psychology
- Seminar (for 3DE)
- Spanish Lang/Culture
- Statistics
- Studio Art: 2-D Design
- Studio Art: 3-D Design
- Studio Art: Drawing
- US History
- World History
Northview offers five languages:
- Spanish
- French
- Latin
- Chinese
- German
Northview offers a wide selection of online classes for world languages, some of which include:
- Latin
- German
- Japanese
- Chinese
- Latin
- French
Northview also has numerous fine arts classes:
- Orchestra
- Has admitted many students to the ASYO
- Midwest Clinic – Orchestra ‘04, ‘10, ‘15, '22
- Band
- Has admitted many students to the ASYO and AYWS
- Chorus
- Art (including Photography, Pottery, Painting, etc.)
- Music Appreciation
- Theater
- Drama
Athletics
Northview competes in Region 5-AAAAA.[6][7]
Northview's sports include football, basketball, baseball, soccer, softball, tennis, lacrosse, volleyball, track, cross country, wrestling, swimming and diving, and golf.[8]
Since 2010, Northview has hosted the playoffs of the Southeastern Lacrosse Conference.[9]
State championships
- As of the 2021–22 season.
| Type | Competition | State Titles | Season(s) | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Sports | Baseball | 0 | ||
| Basketball | 0 | |||
| Cross Country | 0 | |||
| Football | 0 | |||
| Golf | 2 | 2003, 2007 | ||
| Ice Hockey | 1 in 2005 | |||
| Lacrosse | 1 | 2014 | ||
| Soccer | 0 | |||
| Swimming | 0 | |||
| Wrestling | 0 | |||
| Tennis | 7 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2014, 2016, 2017 | ||
| Track & Field | 0 | |||
| Girls Sports | Basketball | 0 | ||
| Cheerleading | 0 | |||
| Cross Country | 2 | 2013, 2014 | ||
| Golf | 3 | 2006, 2007, 2018 | ||
| Lacrosse | 0 | |||
| Soccer | 0 | |||
| Softball | 0 | |||
| Swimming | 1 | 2007 | ||
| Tennis | 1 | 2018 | ||
| Track & Field | 0 | |||
| Volleyball | 3 | 2005, 2007, 2008 | ||
Key:
- Boys tennis: 2006–2009, 2014, 2016-2017
- Boys golf: 2003, 2007
- Boys lacrosse: 2014
- Girls golf: 2006, 2007, 2018
- Volleyball:: 2005, 2007, 2008
- Girls swimming: 2007
- Girls cross country: 2013, 2014
- Girls tennis: 2018
Northview also won the maiden championship of the Johns Creek Cricket Association
Accolades
No. 2 in state for SAT scores (2018)
#2 Best Public High School In GA. (2018-2020);
Top 250 Public U.S. High Schools (2020);
Top 100 Best College Prep U.S. Public High Schools (2018, 2020) by Niche
U.S. News & World Report #5 Georgia High School (2019);
Top 250 U.S. High Schools (2019);
Top 100 High Schools (2012) Atlanta Magazine "Best High School" (2005- 2010, 2012)
Newsweek Magazine "Top 1,000 High School" (2005- 2010, 2012–2014);
America's Top High Schools (2016)
Governor's Cup Recipient 2004 and 2005
Notable alumni
- Jason Delay, baseball player[11]
- Tyler Krieger, baseball player[12]
- Reggie McClain, baseball player[13]
- Ralph Sampson III, basketball player
- Justin Tuggle, football player[14]
- Devon Werkheiser, actor
References
- "Search for Public Schools - Northview High School (130228002560)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/georgia/districts/fulton-county-schools/northview-high-school-5920
- https://www.fultonschools.org/cms/lib/GA50000114/Centricity/domain/2947/hs/LargeMap_NF_HS_2223.pdf
- "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Northview High School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2022-10-11.
- "School Clubs / Student Clubs". www.fultonschools.org. Retrieved 2022-10-11.
- "GHSA Region Alignment". GHSA. Archived from the original on 2010-06-20. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
- "GHSFHA Northview Yearly Region Standings". GHSFHA. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
- "GHSA 2014-2016 Region Alignments" (PDF). GHSA. Retrieved 2014-06-01.
- Hazlett, Dan (19 January 2010). "SELC Expands Size and Scope of 2010 Tournament". South Eastern Lacrosse Conference. Retrieved 23 April 2010.
- "Northview High School Profile 2020-21" (PDF). Fulton County Schools. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- "Northview's Delay to play ball for Vanderbilt". Appen Media.
- "Tyler Krieger Bio - Clemson Tigers Official Athletics Site". Archived from the original on 2016-10-18. Retrieved 2017-01-23.
- Mitchell Northam (May 8, 2017). "16 N. Fulton natives playing major, minor league baseball in 2017". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
- "Justin Tuggle". NFL.com. Retrieved 7 October 2015.