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J. L. Mann High Academy

Public | 9-12 | 1649 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 5, 2011

If your child is smart, motivated & well-behaved, J.L. Mann is a wonderful school. My son graduated from Mann, received a full scholarship to an excellent college & is now attending an excellent graduate school. However, if your child is a discipline problem or can't keep up with the curriculum, you probably won't care for this school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2011

Excellent school for above average kids. Has a great teachers who care and a great principal. If your child is artistic or science and math genius this is a great school. Also good for sports and Rotc. My daughter has done excellent at this school and part of high school is finding the right group of peers. I am more than sastified that she will be ready for college.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2011

As with everything, there are some great teachers here, but most are a sad excuse for a teacher. If teachers don't show respect to the students, the students (and parents) cannot respect them. Even the Principal showed disrelspect when I wrote a lettter of concern and he NEVER responded to my letter. He could have even let me know he had recieved my letter, but NOTHING! JLMann has a LONG way to go...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2010

J.L. Mann and the faculty is a joke !! they don't listen tp parents so i believe my child when i'm told they don't listen to the students. Or maybe it's based on income? 4 & 5 Stars for this school? I did need a good laugh today.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2008

JL Mann is a caring educational institution. The teachers want their students to succeed and make the time to help them out in any way possible. Both of my sons have attended JL mann and I can tell you first hand the parent invlovement in 2nd to none. Now that we have moved into the brand new building, everything is great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 13, 2007

i love this school its the best high school around because the teachers here are so nice and they respect thier students thanks for upholding such a great school


Posted August 9, 2005

My son graduated from JLMANN, It prepared his to be a successful Pharmancist. This school is very Diverse and It has a curriculum that is very challenging. IF You want a caring student body and a school that has a great technology program you will find it at JLMann. The school remind me of a prestigious prep school in Boston.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 26, 2004

JL Mann High School overall was a satisfactory school. I received an education that prepared me for college. On the other hand, I had an eagerness and a willingness to learn, and the educators and leadership of the school were willing to nuture those characteristics. Thanks JL Mann High School staff for all of your hard work. (Class of 1990)
—Submitted by Xavier Rosemond, a parent


Posted August 22, 2003

This school offers a wide variety of AP courses and academic extra-curricular activities.


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 89% in 2012.

390 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

394 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % level 2, 3, or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/Language Arts and Math. The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement. The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 2.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
African-American79%
Asian83%
Hispanic96%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled49%
Not disabled96%
English language learners86%
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant92%

Math

All Students88%
Female88%
Male87%
African-American70%
Asian92%
Hispanic96%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled34%
Not disabled93%
English language learners91%
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant88%
Scale: % level 2, 3, or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/Language Arts and Math. The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement. The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 2.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 82% in 2012.

249 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
74%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 76% in 2012.

460 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
80%
English I

The state average for English I was 74% in 2012.

356 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
77%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 60% in 2011.

395 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
74%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 53% in 2012.

408 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
62%
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students80%
Female78%
Male82%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Multiracial90%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled54%
Not disabled83%
English language learners84%
Proficient in English80%

Biology I

All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
African-American57%
Asian83%
Hispanic78%
Multiracial100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled42%
Not disabled85%
English language learners63%
Proficient in English81%

English I

All Students76%
Female78%
Male74%
African-American49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracial100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled38%
Not disabled80%
English language learners64%
Proficient in English77%

U.S. History and Government

All Students67%
Female65%
Male69%
African-American44%
Asian75%
Hispanic47%
Multiracial72%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled27%
Not disabled70%
English language learners30%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 58% 53%
Black 33% 39%
Hispanic 6% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 27%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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160 Fairforest Way
Greenville, SC 29607
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Phone: (864) 355-6300

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