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North Springs High School is a public secondary school located in Sandy Springs, Georgia. It is the only Arts and Sciences magnet school in Fulton County and is part of the Fulton County School System. Students may participate in the Visual & Performing Arts component and/or the Mathematics & Science component depending on their qualifications and interests. Students participating in the Visual & Performing Arts component study in the areas of Music, Visual Art, Dance, or Drama through group and class activities, exhibits, performances, and community involvement. Students in the Mathematics and Science component have the liberty of concentrating their studies in the area of mathematics, or science.
School Information
- School Day: 8:30-3:30
- 2005 Graduate Profile
- Attending four/two year colleges – 97%
- Military enlistment/work/other – 3%
- Class of 2005 HOPE Scholars – 68%
- North Springs CEEB Code: 111154
- Accreditation:
- Southern Association of
- Colleges & Schools (SACS)
- Georgia Department of Education
- Awards
- Georgia School of Excellence
- US News Report Outstanding High School
- Newsweek Magazine Top 500 High Schools
- Grammy Signature School
- 2006 Governor’s Honors Finalists
- Foreign Language - 4
- Math - 3
- Social Studies - 3
- Communicative Arts - 2
- Theater - 2
- Music - 1
- Science - 1
| Verbal | Math | Total | ||
| 2005 | Composite | 542 | 543 | 1085 |
| 2004 | Composite | 550 | 558 | 1108 |
| 2003 | Composite | 532 | 546 | 1078 |
| 2005 | M/S Magnet | 612 | 561 | 1173 |
| 2005 | Arts Magnet | 554 | 535 | 1089 |
| 2005 | Dual Magnet | 631 | 630 | 1261 |
| 2005 | County Mean | 520 | 536 | 1056 |
| 2005 | Georgia Mean | 497 | 496 | 993 |
| 2005 | National Mean | 508 | 520 | 1028 |
| NSHS | System | State | ||
| 2005 | Composite | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| 2004 | Composite | 23 | 20 | 21 |
| 2003 | Composite | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Notable alumni
- Usher Raymond - R&B Singer
- Channing Crowder - Linebacker for the Miami Dolphins (from University of Florida)
- Raven Symone - Actress, Singer, Dancer, Producer, and Model.
- John Schneider - Actor from Dukes of Hazzard television show
- Verron Haynes- Running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers (from University of Georgia)
- Aisling Sistrunk- Actress from Nickelodeon series My Brother and Me and voice of Miss Swallos on Stripperella (2003-2004).
Contact information
- Telephone: (770) 551-2490
- Fax: (770) 551-2498
- Guidance Department: (770) 551-5884
- Guidance Department Fax: (770) 551-2495
- Attendance Office: (770) 551-5885
- Theater Box Office: (770) 512-7197
- Principal: Vicky L Ferguson (770)551-2490 x125 FergusonV@fulton.k12.ga.us
- Magnet Program Coordinator: C. Yvette Greene (770) 551-2490 x135 GreeneC@fulton.k12.ga.us
- Assistant Principal: Michael Howard (770) 551-2490 x139 HowardM2@fulton.k12.ga.us
- Assistant Principal: Judith A McCoy (770) 551-2490 x134 McCoyJ@fulton.k12.ga.us
- Assistant Principal: Debra K Mosely (770) 551-2490 x127 Mosely@fulton.k12.ga.us
- Administrative Assistant: Kari Shrock(770) 551-2490 x??? Shrock@fulton.k12.ga.us
North Springs Cluster
North Springs High School draws students from a cluster of middle and elementary school, which work together to complete k-12 education. The cluster includes the following schools:
- Sandy Springs Middle School
- Dunwoody Springs Charter Elementary School
- Spalding Drive Charter Elementary School
- Woodland Charter Elementary School
Student Activities
Academic Organizations
- Diplomacy Club
- Junior State of America
- Math Team
- Mock Trial Team
- Golf Club
- JROTC Drill Team
- Safari Club
- The High Country Adventure Club
- The Rowing Club
- Ultimate
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Future Teacher's Club
- VICA
- VOCA
- Anime Club
- Computer Security Club
- E3 - Video Gaming Club
- Technology Student Association (TSA)
- Asian Club
- Cereal Club
- Chess Club
- Cooking Club
- Bad Movie Club
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- RTS and RPG
- Secular Alliance of North Springs
- Trash to Treasures
- Younglife
- Latin Club
- Le Cercle Francais
- Spanish Club
- Philharmonic Orchestra
- Spartan Jazz Ensemble
- Spartan Marching Band
- Tri-M Music Honor Society
- Film Club
- International Thespian Society
- JROTC Color Guard
- NSHS Tech Crew
- Show Choir
- Urban Arts Club
- Environmental Club
- Science National Honor Society
- Science Team
- 21st Century Leaders
- Beta Club
- Habitat for Humanity
- Heifer Club
- Interact
- Make-A-Wish Club
- National Honor Society
- Ronald McDonald House Club
- Safety Ambassadors
- SPEAK/GSA
- Student Council
- Freshman Class Council
- Sophomore Class Council
- Junior Class Council
- Senior Class Council
- Student Leadership Association
- Oracle (Newspaper)
- Phalanx (Yearbook)
- Art National Honor Society
- Spoken Word Club
Support Organizations
- Local School Advisory Council (LSAC): provides advice, recommendations, and assistance to the principal. Georgia law details the composition of the council, its responsibilities, and procedures for conducting business.
- Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA): collaborates on projects that benefit students at North Springs and that bring valuable resources to the classroom.
- Friends of North Springs High School (FONSHS) Foundation: is dedicated to supporting the programs at North Springs.
External links
"North Springs High School"