Garinger High School is a high school located in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.
Serving 1,803 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,803 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 61% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Garinger High School's student population of 1,803 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,803 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence without Exception
School Rankings
Garinger High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garinger High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2095 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
59%
21%
Black
33%
25%
White
3%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)61%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garinger High School's ranking?
Garinger High School is ranked #2095 out of 2,617 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garinger High School?
The graduation rate of Garinger High School is 61%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Garinger High School?
1,803 students attend Garinger High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Garinger High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% 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 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Garinger High School offer ?
Garinger High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garinger High School part of?
Garinger High School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
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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