Garinger Business And Finance High School serves 325 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
25%
21%
Black
63%
25%
White
4%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)55-59%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% NC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garinger Business And Finance High School?
The graduation rate of Garinger Business And Finance High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 83%.
How many students attend Garinger Business And Finance High School?
325 students attend Garinger Business And Finance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Garinger Business And Finance High School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garinger Business And Finance High School?
Garinger Business And Finance 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 Business And Finance High School offer ?
Garinger Business And Finance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Garinger Business And Finance High School part of?
Garinger Business And Finance High School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
Recent Articles

School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.

Best School Match 2025: ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø vs Charter vs Magnet
Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.

ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.