Garinger High School
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Charlotte, North Carolina United States |
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| Type | Public |
| Motto | Where the world meets for class everyday |
| Established | 1909 |
| Principal | Kelly Gwaltney |
| Staff | 107 teachers |
| Enrollment | 1673 |
| Number of students | 1786 |
| Color(s) | Blue and gray |
| Mascot | Wildcat |
| Newspaper | The Rambler |
| Yearbook | Snips and Cuts |
| Information | (980) 343-6450 |
| Website | schools |
Garinger High School (simply, Garinger or The G) is a high school located in the Eastway area of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Garinger was in essence the relocation of Central High School, Charlotte's first high school, making it one of the oldest remaining schools in Charlotte. That school was founded in 1909 as Charlotte High School and renamed Central High in 1923. Central Piedmont Community College now stands where Central High once stood; one of CPCC's main buildings is known as the Central High building (and was formerly called the Garinger building). The school is named for Dr. Elmer H. Garinger, a former superintendent of the Charlotte City Schools.
In early 2006 the school found itself threatened with closure by the State of North Carolina, but has received backing from the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
Garinger's feeder schools are Briarwood Elementary, Devonshire Elementary, Hickory Grove Elementary, Merry Oaks Elementary, Shamrock Gardens Elementary, Windsor Park Elementary, and Winterfield Elementary. The corresponding middle schools are Cochrane Middle School, and some students from Eastway Middle School and Northridge Middle School.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historical Landmarks Commission is considering placing Garinger High School on their study list. If placed on the study list a motion would go before the city council who would vote on the issue.
In the beginning of the 2006-2007 school year two schools were inaugurated to the CMS system, on the Garinger Campus; New Technology High School @ Garinger and International Studies @ Garinger. But these 2 schools wouldn't be alone because a year later in the beginning of the 07-08 year 3 more schools were added; School of Math and Science @ Garinger, School of Leadership and Public Services @ Garinger, and School of Business and Finance @ Garinger.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools announced that the 5 small school at Garinger High School will become a one big school again with the name of "Garinger High School" for the 2011-2012 school year. Squad.
Garinger is located in East Charlotte at 1100 Eastway Drive. The campus can also be accessed from Shamrock Drive, East Sugar Creek Road, or for sporting events Meadow Lane.
Garinger's campus is designed by AG Odell, Jr., and Associates, who also designed several other famous buildings in Charlotte. The campus covers roughly 63 acres (250,000 m2) and consists of several detached buildings, many of which have interior courtyards. Near the center of campus sits a unique round building with a conical roof, which served as the original library. It has since been converted into classroom space and much of the interior integrity has been lost. A new two-story library was added in the 1970s.
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