North Marion High School (Florida)
North Marion High School is a public high school and magnet school located in Citra, Florida. The school's athletic teams are known as the Colts and the varsity football team competes in the FHSAA Class 5A Division. The school colors are garnet and gold. The school currently serves 1,313 students in grades 9 through 12 (2018–19).[1]
| North Marion High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
151 West Hwy 329 , United States | |
| Coordinates | 29°20′22″N 82°08′18″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary and magnet school |
| Established | 1964 |
| School district | Marion County Public Schools |
| Oversight | Cambridge Assessment International Education |
| Principal | Carol Sales |
| Teaching staff | 62.00 (FTE) (2018–19)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,313 (2018–19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 21.18 (2018–19)[1] |
| Color(s) | Garnet and Gold |
| Mascot | Colts |
| Accreditation | Florida Department of Education |
| Website | www |
State championships
North Marion won its first ever and only state championship, winning the 2023 FHSAA 4A State Championship in Varsity Baseball. They defeated Nature Coast, Hernando, Bishop Moore, Sunset, and Bishop Kenny to claim the title 5-0 in Ft. Myers. They secured an overall record of 27-5.
Notable alumni
- Cortez Allen - collegiate/professional football player[2]
- Greg Carr - collegiate/professional football player[3]
- Rielle Hunter - filmmaker, had an affair with and conceived a child with 2004 Democratic Party vice-presidential nominee John Edwards.[4][5]
- Jeremy McKinnon - musician
- Freddie Swain - collegiate/professional football player
References
- "Search for Public Schools - NORTH MARION HIGH SCHOOL (120126001269)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- "Cortez Allen Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- Wells, Kevin (June 10, 2020). "North Marion football promotes from within for its head coaching job". WCJB. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- "Rielle Hunter, John Edwards Affair". Chicago Tribune. August 8, 2008. Archived from the original on August 9, 2008.
- Baker, Mike (January 21, 2010). "Former Sen. John Edwards admits the child is his". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Associated Press. Archived from the original on February 2, 2010 – via ajc.com.
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