Serving 397 students in grades 9-12, Garinger - New Technical 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 was 65-69% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
397 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
29%
20%
Black
56%
25%
White
8%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)70-74%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garinger - New Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Garinger - New Technical High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 83%.
How many students attend Garinger - New Technical High School?
397 students attend Garinger - New Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Garinger - New Technical High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garinger - New Technical High School?
Garinger - New Technical 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 - New Technical High School offer ?
Garinger - New Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Garinger - New Technical High School part of?
Garinger - New Technical High School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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