Rocky River High School is a high school in

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; a suburb of

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. Inaugural classes began in the fall of 2010. Its original principal was Mark Nixon, the former principal of East Mecklenburg High School, who was replaced in 2012 by Brandy Nelson. In 2016, Ericia Turner became the new principal.

Notable alumni

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, NFL All-pro cornerback for the

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player for the

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, American

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Rocky River High star Jaden Springer to transfer to IMG Academy
''Charlotte Observer''. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

References

High schools in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Public high schools in North Carolina Educational institutions established in 2010 2010 establishments in North Carolina {{NorthCarolina-school-stub