J. L. Mann High Academy

2,076 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

J. L. Mann High Academy, located in Greenville, South Carolina, is a prominent public high school within the Greenville County School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school operates as a magnet program that emphasizes a "High Academy" model, offering students a wide array of specialized coursework, including a robust International Baccalaureate (IB) program, numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various honors-level classes. This focus on academic excellence has consistently earned the school recognition as one of the top-performing institutions in the state.

Beyond its academic curriculum, J. L. Mann is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture and strong school spirit. The academy boasts a competitive athletic program, featuring state-championship-caliber teams across multiple sports, as well as an extensive selection of clubs, arts programs, and service organizations. By balancing a high-pressure academic atmosphere with diverse opportunities for student involvement, J. L. Mann aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether in top-tier universities or specialized career paths.

2,076

Total Students

111.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. L. Mann High Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	994
Hispanic	263
Black	613
Asian	117
Two or More	66
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	8

White
994 (47.9 %)
Black
613 (29.5 %)
Hispanic
263 (12.7 %)
Asian
117 (5.6 %)
Two or More
66 (3.2 %)
American Indian
15 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greenville 01
Phone:	(864)355-6300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,076
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	111.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 607

Grade 10 509

Grade 11 522

Grade 12 438