Terry Sanford High School

Terry Sanford High School (formerly known as Fayetteville Senior High School) is a public high school in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is named after Terry Sanford, who was a North Carolina state senator, Governor of North Carolina, and United States Senator. Students range from grades 9–12 and is a part of the Cumberland County School System.

Terry Sanford High School
Address
2301 Fort Bragg Rd

Fayetteville, North Carolina
28303

United States
Coordinates35°03′53″N 78°54′56″W
Information
Other nameFTS
School typePublic
Established1968 (1968)
School districtCumberland County Schools
CEEB code341308
PrincipalDr. Catherine Abraham-Johnson
Teaching staff60.58 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Enrollment1,178[1] (2019–2020)
Student to teacher ratio19.45[1]
Color(s)Blue, red, white
   
NicknameBulldogs
RivalCape Fear High School
Feeder schoolsMax Abbott Middle, Luther Nick Jeralds Middle
Websitetshs.ccs.k12.nc.us

History

The origins of Terry Sanford High School stems from when Clyde R. Hoey, then Governor of North Carolina, dedicated Fayetteville Senior High School on September 23, 1940. In October 1954, the high school moved locations, and the student body moved to a different facility. Fayetteville High School was renamed "Terry Sanford High School" in 1968.[2]

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 1,307 students enrolled for the 2021–2022 school year was:

  • Male – 51%
  • Female – 49%
  • Native American/Alaskan – 1.0%
  • Asian – 4.0%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander – 0.35%
  • Black – 41%
  • Hispanic – 12%
  • White – 34%
  • More than one race – 7.9%

42% of the students qualify for the free lunch program. In 2015–2016, Terry Sanford was a school-wide Title I school.[1]

Athletics

Terry Sanford's sports teams play under the name "Bulldogs" as that is their mascot. The school has 17 varsity teams which compete in the Cape Fear Valley Conference.[3]

Notable alumni

See also

References
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