Parkland Magnet High School

Parkland Magnet High School is a magnet school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that offers an International Baccalaureate program and describes itself as a "Center for the Cultural Arts". Parkland was founded in 1965 as Parkland High School.[2]

Parkland Magnet High School
Address
1600 Brewer Road

Winston-Salem
,
North Carolina
27127

United States
Coordinates36°03′26″N 80°15′26″W
Information
Other namesParkland High School (1965–2006)
School typePublic secondary
Founded1965 (1965)
School districtWinston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
SuperintendentBeverly Emery
CEEB code344444
PrincipalSpencer Hardy
Staff86.68 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,424 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio16.43[1]
LanguageEnglish
Color(s)Red, white, blue
   
MascotMustang
NewspaperThe Hitching Post
YearbookThe Spectatus
Websitewsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/1012

The school's campus is located on the south side of Winston-Salem, and is easily accessible from Interstate 40, US Highway 52, and Peters Creek Parkway.

The campus includes a main building, several multi-classroom pod trailers, a practice football field, competition track, baseball and softball fields. The main building houses the school's administrative offices, cafeteria, two gymnasiums, and auditorium as well as 80 classrooms. The football & lacrosse teams plays their home games at Deaton-Thompson stadium located off West Clemmonsville Road which is located approximately 1.4 miles from the school's campus. The soccer teams play their home games at the W-S/FC Soccer Complex on Bolton street, which is approximately 3.2 miles from Parkland's campus.

Academics

Parkland Magnet High School is an accredited International Baccalaureate World School. The IB Diploma Program itself takes place during the 11th and 12th grades, however the foundation necessary for success in the program is laid in 9th and 10th grade courses. The rigorous course of study provides a liberal arts curriculum from a global perspective, university-level work, and required examinations that are developed and marked on an international standard.

In addition to the International Baccalaureate program, Parkland also offers a conventional course load for its students.

Athletics

Parkland Magnet High School competes in a total of 23 men's and women's sports in the Piedmont Triad Conference at the NCHSAA's 4A level, prior to this realignment period which started in the fall of 2010, the school spent the previous 16 years at the 3A level.

Achievements

The following are state championships and runner-ups the school has earned in its history.[3]

  • 4A State Dual Team Wrestling Champions – 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
  • 4A State Wrestling Tournament Champions – 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014
  • 4A State Women's Indoor Track & Field Champions – 2014
  • 4A State Women's Outdoor Track & Field Champions – 2014
  • 3A State Dual Team Wrestling Champions – 1995, 1996, 2007, 2008, 2009
  • 3A State Wrestling Tournament Champions – 1997, 2007, 2008, 2009
  • 3A State Men's Basketball Champions – 1999
  • 3A State Football Champions – 2001
  • 1A/2A/3A State Men's Indoor Track & Field Champions – 2007
  • 3A State Men's Basketball Runners-Up – 1994, 2002
  • 3A State Wrestling Tournament Runners-Up – 1995
  • 3A State Dual Team Wrestling Runners-Up – 1997
  • 3A State Women's Track & Field Runners-Up – 2009

State Track & Field Relay Championships:[3]

  • 1972 Boys 880 Yard Relay Champions
  • 2006 3A Girls 1600 Meter Relay Champions
  • 2007 1A/2A/3A Boys Indoor 4x400 Meter Relay Champions
  • 2007 1A/2A/3A Girls Indoor 4x400 Meter Relay Champions
  • 2009 3A Girls 4x100 Meter Relay Champions
  • 2013 4A Girls 4x100 Meter Relay Champions
  • 2013 4A Girls 4x200 Meter Relay Champions
  • 2014 4A Girls 4x100 Meter Relay Champions
  • 2014 4A Girls 4x200 Meter Relay Champions
  • 2014 4A Girls 4x400 Meter Relay Champions

Wrestling Team Holds Several National Records

In addition to holding outright or sharing many NCHSAA records, the Parkland wrestling team holds the following National Records:[4]

  • Most Team Points in a Season (Duals and Tournaments): 5432.5 Points, 2007–08
  • Average Dual Meet Margin of Victory: 67.38, 2007–08
  • Pins In A Season: 542, 2007–08

On top of those National Records, the wrestling team had an unbeaten streak from 2007–2014, winning 345 dual meets in a row. This was the second longest stretch of consecutive dual meet victories in the country, behind Brandon High School (Florida).[5][6]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Parkland High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  2. Celebrating 50 Years: Two systems come together. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  3. NCHSAA (2010-02-28). "NCHSAA Championship Results". NCHSAA.org. Archived from the original on 2008-09-30.
  4. Wrestling USA (2010-01-23). "Wrestling USA National Records". WrestlingUSA.com. Archived from the original on 2010-03-11.
  5. Wrestling USA Magazine National High School Records. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  6. Atwood Leaving Parkland for West Forsyth. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  7. (May 27, 2017). Caslin, Yvette. Top HBCU basketball coach Cy Alexander pens new book a year after resigning. rollingout. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  8. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarbCh20.htm. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
  9. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CoviTo20.htm. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
  10. Wilkerson-New, Brant. "Middleton's goals go beyond football". Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  11. (Apr 19, 2018). O'Donnell, Lisa. Star maker, filmmaker, Daniel Peddle has an eye for discovering beauty. Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  12. District 34 State Senate candidates share thoughts on running for office. The Yadkin Ripple. Retrieved Feb 10, 2020.
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