2024-25 Profile*
J.L. Mann Academy
160 Fairforest Way
Greenville , SC 29607
Telephone: (864) 355-6300
Fax: (864) 355-6329
www.greenville.k12.sc.us/jlmann/
Grades: 9th - 12th Grade
Enrollment: 2068
School Location: Two blocks south of intersection of Laurens Road and Verdae Boulevard
Principal: Dr. Shannon Gibson
Email: sgibson@greenville.k12.sc.us
Awards and Honors
- US News’ America’s Best High Schools, Best Public High Schools in SC (23), 2024 - 2025
- 183 AP Scholars, 2024
- 14 AP Capstone Diploma Recipients, 2024
- Education Partners - Clemson, Furman Universities, Coker College, Greenville Technical College
- 3 National Merit Finalists
- 3 National Merit Semi Finalists
- Project Lead the Way Technology Certification
- Fine Arts
- 7 students made All-County Band
- 11 students made All-Region Band
- 1 student made All-State Band
- 1 Superior rating at Concert Performance Assessment for Concert Band
- 10 Superior & 11 Excellent ratings for Concert Band at Solo & Ensemble
- 5 first place awards, 2 second place awards and 2 third place awards in various categories at 3 marching band contests
- Excellent rating at the 5A State Championship for Marching Band
- 2 second place awards and 3 third place awards in various categories for Winter Guard
- 1 2024 SC All-State Choir Representative
- 2024 Excellent Rating for SC Choral Performance Assessment, Mixed Choir
- 21 students earned awards in the J. L. Mann Art Show
- 4 students placed in the top 3 in the GCSD District Art Show
- 2 students placed in the Congressional Art Show hosted by GSP Airport
- Superior in One Act Play at 2024 GCS Theatre Festival
Athletic Accomplishments 2023-2024
- Girls Tennis - 3rd round playoffs
- Girls Golf - team qualified for Upper State, Coach named Region Coach of the Year
- Girls Swim - 3rd in the State Championship, 1 students with 2 state titles
- Boys Swim - 3rd in the State, Coach inducted into the SC Swim Coaches Hall of Fame
- Football - Upper State Finals with a finishing record of 11-3, Region Offensive Player of the Year, Region Defensive Player of the Year, 5A Upper State Coach of the Year
- Boys Cross Country - Coach named Region Coach of the Year
- Girls Basketball - 2nd in Region
- Boys Basketball - 4th in Region
- Wrestling - Region Wrestler of the Year for upper weight division
- Boys Lacrosse - Region Champions
- Boys Tennis - Region Champions & State Champions
For a closer look...
For more in-depth information on this school including programs, course offerings, extracurricular activities, and more - visit www.greenville.k12.sc.us/jlmann/
If you would like information about the School Report Card rating, visit the State Department of Education Website, screportcards.com.
For more information, call INFOLine at 864-355-3100, visit our website at www.greenville.k12.sc.us.
Facilities
236,000 sq ft building opened in January, 2008 • Addition of building B opened in August, 2017 • All classrooms are equipped with the latest technology • Athletic Facilities - Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Volleyball • Fully Equipped Auditorium, Gym, Auxiliary Gym, Multipurpose Room, Weight Room, Media Center, Science • Art Facilities • Handicapped Accessible • 1:1 Student access with Chromebooks
Faculty Profile
- Administrators: 7
- Teachers/Professional Staff: 122
- Support Staff: 59
Outstanding Features/Programs
- 50+ clubs and organizations
- Accelerate - Governor’s School Program
- Adaptive Physical Education
- Advisor/Advisee Groups
- Advanced Placement
- After School Tutoring
- Annual J.L. Mann Art Show
- AP Capstone Diploma Program
- Beta Club
- Community Based Job Training
- Employability Credential
- Forensics
- Future Teacher Academy
- High Schools That Work Site
- JROTC
- Literacy Emphasis Across the Curriculum
- Magnet Program in Mathematics, Science and Technology
- Magnet Senior Project
- National Honor Society
- NewTech@Mann
- Peer Tutorial/Student Mentoring
- PTSA
- Project Lead the Way
- Robotics Team
- Student Council
- Supported Employment and Training
- World Languages - French, Spanish
- Youth in Government