Penn-Griffin School for the Arts

Penn-Griffin School for the Arts

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
825 E Washington Dr,  High Point, NC
Downtown High Point Neighborhood
Guilford County Schools
4.0
3.1
553 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Howard Stimpson
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
51.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
3
Equity
9
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
34.8%
State Average
54.6%
Science
54.8%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
266:1

Student Diversity

Female
63.3%
Male
36.7%
Black
46.2%
Hispanic
23.8%
White
22.7%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#10 Best HS for the Arts in North Carolina
#33 Best Magnet HS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 88 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 77 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 75 Students
North Carolina State University 63 Students
Appalachian State University 61 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 45 Students
High Point University 43 Students
East Carolina University 37 Students
Elon University 37 Students
Western Carolina University 31 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 23 Students
Biology 18 Students
Dance 13 Students
Nursing 12 Students
Business 11 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 10 Students
Music Teacher Education 9 Students
Music 9 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 8 Students
Journalism 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 80 Reviews
3.0 Alum
3/24/2024
I only remember my time well! Of course, there is always room for improvement, but that starts with lawmakers.
5.0 Senior
12/8/2020
I love Penn because it's a safe space for everyone. Every student feels welcomed, comfortable, and included. The small class sizes give each student an opportunity to have a close connection with teachers and other students
5.0 Parent
9/13/2020
I had two children who attended this school beginning in 6th grade. My daughter thrived as a guitar major and my son as a chorus major. The middle school needs more support as all middle school do. The high school is a family for the students and the high school staff work hard with the students and communicate well with the parents. The PTSA is unique. Students have an opportunity to also play sports with their home high school because magnet schools do not have a athletic programming. All of the high school students graduate college ready and are able to attend four year schools. The students remain friends after graduation. This school has been great choice for my youngest children.
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GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 14 Reviews
5.0 student
9/24/2016
I am a new student at Penn Griffin and I have to say I love it. The school provides lots of opportunities, the students are welcoming and unique, and the academics are challenging. I have grown, learned, and connected with amazing people in the short time I have attended Penn Griffin.
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1.0 parent
6/2/2015
PG administration ( principals, guidance counselors, and support staff) have no concern about the middle school students. They have created positions for staff that does not benefit the students. They have a hard time keeping teachers. My daughter had 2 math teachers first years, 3 science teachers...
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1.0 parent
5/3/2015
The high school gets great ratings only because of the students that are accepted. It has nothing to do with the teachers or administration.
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1.0 parent
3/31/2015
Terrible experience. Expectations at the high school level are that students should be robots and not human. Teachers are more concerned with petty issues such as a tardy, clothing (that isn't even bad), running, taking cell phones even during lunch and after school hours and they are absolutely not...
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Penn-Griffin School for the Arts

Penn-Griffin School for the Arts is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in High Point, NC and is served by the Guilford County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 553 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Penn-Griffin School for the Arts has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $190,586. Discover additional schools in the area, like High Point Central High School, T.W. Andrews High School, The Middle College at GTCC-High Point, and more. Learn more about what High Point has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Penn-Griffin School for the Arts.

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