Shelby High School (North Carolina)

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Shelby High School
Address
Shelby High School (North Carolina)
230 E Dixon Blvd

Shelby, North Carolina
28152

United States
Coordinates 35°16′30″N81°32′16″W / 35.275133°N 81.537791°W / 35.275133; -81.537791
Information
School type Public
Founded1877(147 years ago) (1877)
School district Cleveland County Schools
CEEB code 343600
PrincipalDavid Allen
Staff52.75 (FTE) [1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment825 (2022-23) [1]
Student to teacher ratio15.64 [1]
Color(s)Black and gold
  
AthleticsFootball, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Basketball, Swimming, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Golf
MascotGolden Lion
Team nameGolden Lions
Website sites.google.com/a/clevelandcountyschools.org/shelbyhighgoldenlions/

Shelby High School is a public high school located at 230 E Dixon Blvd in Shelby, North Carolina. The mascot of the school is the Golden Lion. [2]

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History

Shelby High School was first mentioned in local newspapers of the time as being established in June 1877, by Professor J.A. Smith, with G.W. Sharpe and Miss Laura Sharp as instructors. Shelby moved to its current high school building location in 1960, with the dedication of the school being held on September 10, 1961. [3]

Notable alumni

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References

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  2. ↑ Administration - Shelby High Golden Lions - Google Sites. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  3. ↑ School History - Shelby High Golden Lions - Google Sites. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  4. ↑ Bill Champion Stats. Baseball-Reference.
  5. ↑ Adams, Jasper. (Aug 27, 2020). The Shelby Star: Shelby Native Running for Congress. Retrieved Sep 7, 2020.
  6. ↑ Gabe DeVoe | Shelby HS, Shelby, NC | MaxPreps.
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  10. ↑ (Jan. 27, 2015). Shelby native Charlotte Smith chosen for N.C. Sports Hall of Fame. Shelby Star. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
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  14. ↑ Tom Wright Stats by Baseball Almanac. Retrieved July 8, 2020.


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