Matthew Fontaine Maury High School

Matthew Fontaine Maury High School
Maury High School, Norfolk, Va c1961.jpg
Maury High School in 1961
Address
Map
322 Shirley Avenue

,
23517

United States
Information
School typePublic, high school
Founded1911
School districtNorfolk Public Schools
SuperintendentSharon I. Byrdsong
PrincipalKaren Berg
Staff126.42 (2020-21)(FTE)
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,565 (2020-21)
Student to teacher ratio12.38 (2020-21)
LanguageEnglish
CampusCity
Color(s)Burnt orange and navy blue
Athletics conferenceVirginia High School League
AAA Eastern Region
Eastern District
MascotCommodores
RivalGranby High School
WebsiteOfficial Site

Matthew Fontaine Maury High School also known as Maury High School, is a high school located in the Ghent area of Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Maury's school mascot is the Commodore. The high school is named for Matthew Fontaine Maury. In 2007, Newsweek placed Maury High School in the top 1300 of America's Top Public High Schools.[citation needed] Maury High School and rival Granby High School were the only schools from the Norfolk Public School system to place. Maury High School has a Pre-Medical Health and Specialities Program for 9th-12th graders. It is the only school in the district to have this type of speciality program.

History

Maury High School opened its doors in 1911 and was completely renovated in 1986. This modernization maintained the architectural integrity of the original neo-classical structure while converting Maury into an educational facility complete with media center and cafeteria atria where unused courtyards once stood.

Notable alumni

Coordinates: 36°51′55.6″N 76°17′25.4″W / 36.865444°N 76.290389°W / 36.865444; -76.290389



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