Louisburg High School (North Carolina)

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Louisburg High School
Address
Louisburg High School (North Carolina)
201 Allen Lane

Louisburg, North Carolina
,
Franklin County
27549
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Type Public
MottoSeize opportunities; practice excellence; create the future
School district Franklin County Schools
SuperintendentRhonda Schuler
PrincipalMelissa Thomas
Grades 9-12
Enrollment536 (2022–2023) [1]
Student to teacher ratio12.97 (2019–2020)
Color(s)Blue and orange
MascotWarrior
Website www.fcschools.net

Louisburg High School is in Louisburg, North Carolina. The student body has a mix of white, African American, and Hispanic students. [2] The school colors are orange and blue. Warriors are the school mascot. [3]

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History

It was listed as a private school for whites in 1893. [4] In 1913, funding was provided for it as a public school. [5] Historian E. H. Davis was listed as principal of the school in 1915. [6] W. R. Mills was principal in 1915–1916, its first four year high school term. [7]

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 536 students enrolled in the 2022–2023 school year was: [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "Louisburg High". NCES. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  2. ↑ Louisburg High School
  3. ↑ "Louisburg (NC) High School Sports". MaxPreps.
  4. ↑ North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (October 3, 1893). "Biennial Report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction of North Carolina, for the Scholastic Years ." Office State Superintendent Public Instruction – via Google Books.
  5. ↑ Auditor, North Carolina (October 3, 1913). "Annual Report of the Auditor of the State of North Carolina" – via Google Books.
  6. ↑ Medlin, Eric (October 19, 2020). A History of Franklin County, North Carolina. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN   9781439670507 – via Google Books.
  7. ↑ North Carolina State Inspector of Public High Schools (October 3, 1917). "Annual Report" – via Google Books.
  8. ↑ "Search for Public Schools – School Detail for Louisburg High". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved November 5, 2021.

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