Serving 1,643 students in grades 9-12, Garinger High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,643 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 64% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garinger High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Garinger High School's student population of 1,643 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,643 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garinger High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garinger High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1649 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
52%
20%
Black
38%
25%
White
4%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
64%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garinger High School's ranking?
Garinger High School is ranked #1649 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Garinger High School often compared to?
Garinger High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cochrane Collegiate Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garinger High School?
The graduation rate of Garinger High School is 64%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Garinger High School?
1,643 students attend Garinger High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Garinger High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garinger High School?
Garinger High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garinger High School offer ?
Garinger High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Garinger High School part of?
Garinger High School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Garinger High School located?
Garinger High School is located in the Plaza Shamrock neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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![[Garinger High School Kpop Performance] Everglow - Adios](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VNwWwSUoOcU/0.jpg "Hello! This was Garinger High School's Asian culture club kpop performance for the 2019 International Day of Learning in Independence High School! We hoped you enjoyed watching our performance! This is part one of our performance during the event.Link to part two ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqKJ030vPNYWe're so thankful for everyone that supported us and to those who helped organize our performance!
We are sure to come back next year! Look forward to future performances~DISCLAIMER! We do not own the music performed in this video.")
