Garinger High School

Garinger High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1100 Eastway Dr,  Charlotte, NC
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
3.8
3.0
1,643 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Kelly Gwaltney
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.14
Graduation Rate
57%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.14
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
108
Full Time Teachers
108
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
490
Verbal
490
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
19
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
8.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
197:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
Hispanic
55.7%
Black
35.6%
White
3.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Two or more races
2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 294 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 163 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 161 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 154 Students
Central Piedmont Community College 149 Students
Winston-Salem State University 143 Students
North Carolina State University 133 Students
Wingate University 117 Students
North Carolina Central University 103 Students
Appalachian State University 97 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 75 Students
Business 56 Students
Psychology 47 Students
Biology 46 Students
Computer Science 43 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Accounting 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 20 Students
Real Estate 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 81 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/24/2025
Garinger offers good programs, but I personally feel that there is a lack of preparation regarding the information they provide us as students about these programs. Most counselors don't know how to guide us academically (I speak from personal experience), and because of all this, I have to seek out most of the information from other counselors outside of school or online.
3.0 Senior
11/14/2022
If there is one good thing about Garinger it would be the sense of community when you surround yourself with the correct people. We might not have the best reputation, but we still bring home awards, we still have school events, and we still have great students doing great things. Despite how much I complain about it, Garinger is great for students like me: diverse.
4.0 Senior
5/22/2020
The people are usually cool and most teachers actually are there to try and help you. There could be more school spirit to improve the school and not make it feel like everyone is so divided.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/2/2025
I am deeply disappointed with the experience we've had at this school. First and foremost, the environment is not safe—there is a clear lack of accountability and attention to student well-being. Staff members are consistently rude and unprofessional, often dismissive when concerns are raised. What...
5.0 parent
9/28/2022
The experience has been positive and my sons enjoys attending this school

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Garinger High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Charlotte, NC and is served by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,643 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 44.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Garinger High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.14, the graduation rate is 57%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $487,829. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cochrane Collegiate Academy, Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences, Military and Global Leadership Academy, and more. Learn more about what Charlotte has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Garinger High School.

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