SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

C

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

34%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

20%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Garinger High School Greatly Exceeds Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

47%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

25%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

30%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

47%
41%

ELA Proficiency

25%
45%

Science Proficiency

30%
55%

NC Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

64%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

6%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

12

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

1%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

1%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

1%
3%

AP Computer Science

1%
1%

AP Math

1%
2%

NC Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

56.36 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

5.97 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

34.99 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$84,958

NC Average: $80,144

Unemployment Rate

4.2%

NC Average: 4.9%

Median Home value

$395,927

NC Average: $293,064

Median Rent

$1,539 /mo

NC Average: $1,249

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

88.2%

NC Average: 89.9%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

17:1

NC Average: 16:1

Number of Teachers

113

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$77,656

Average for all teachers in Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools

Student to Counselor Ratio

280:1

NC Average: 348:1

Number of Support Staff

18

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

1

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

2

Law Enforcement Officers:

2

Security Staff:

6

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

94%

NC Average: 92%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

85%

NC Average: 86%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

400

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

45

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

1676

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

8

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

2

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$7632 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$11.01

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

4%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

4%

Black

38%

Latino

52%

Multiracial

2%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

44%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

1%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

2%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

33%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

13%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to Garinger High School

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Distance: 2.0 mi
Hawthorne Academy Of Health Sciences

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Distance: 2.0 mi
Commonwealth High

  • Actual Test Scores: 9%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Distance: 2.6 mi
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Distance: 3.6 mi
Metro School

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Distance: 3.7 mi
Williams Secondary Montessori

  • Actual Test Scores: 78%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Distance: 3.7 mi
Julius L. Chambers High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Distance: 4.2 mi
Northwest School Of The Arts

  • Actual Test Scores: 70%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Distance: 4.3 mi
West Charlotte High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Distance: 4.6 mi
East Mecklenburg High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Distance: 4.7 mi