Garinger - International Studies High School serves 343 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
42%
21%
Black
45%
25%
White
5%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)65-69%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% NC state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garinger - International Studies High School?
The graduation rate of Garinger - International Studies High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 83%.
How many students attend Garinger - International Studies High School?
343 students attend Garinger - International Studies High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Garinger - International Studies High School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garinger - International Studies High School?
Garinger - International Studies High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Garinger - International Studies High School offer ?
Garinger - International Studies High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Garinger - International Studies High School part of?
Garinger - International Studies High School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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