Queen's Grant High School
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (September 2019) |
| Queen's Grant High School | |
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| Address | |
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10323 Idlewild Road , 28105 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°10′03″N 80°41′59″W / 35.167627°N 80.699851°WCoordinates: 35°10′03″N 80°41′59″W / 35.167627°N 80.699851°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Charter |
| Motto | Excellence in Academic Achievement and Moral Character |
| Established | 2007 |
| Oversight | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
| CEEB code | 340643 |
| Principal | Josh Swartzlander (formerly Michael Smith) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Co-ed |
| Enrollment | 430+ |
| Campus type | Rural |
| Color(s) | Navy and grey |
| Athletics | 1A Yadkin Valley Conference |
| Mascot | Stallion |
| Nickname | Stallions |
| Website | www |
Queen's Grant High School is a charter school in Matthews, North Carolina.[1] The campus is on 32 acres, formerly Idlewild Country Club. It was formed as a separate extension to the National Heritage Academies charter school Queen's Grant Community School, which offers kindergarten through eighth grade.[2]
History[]
Queen's Grant was formed in 2006, and opened in 2007 with ninth and tenth grades. The school rented space until 2009, when it first assembled modular units to accommodate over 400 students.
In 2010, Queen's Grant appointed Principal Michael Smith, who was recruited by former Mint Hill, North Carolina Mayor Ted Biggers. Smith retired and was replaced by Josh Swartzlander in 2019.[3]
Clubs[]
Queen's Grant has clubs in Student Council, Spanish Honor Society, International Thespian Society, Beta, Art, YCI, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Latin, Junior Classical League, Drama, Medical Careers, and National Honor Society.[4]
Athletics[]
Queen's Grant is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, with sports teams in: Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Wrestling, Softball, Baseball, Wrestling, Cheerleading, and Lacrosse.
Building Campaign[]
In 2019, Queen's Grant announced plans to construct a building to be used as a student performance center and gymnasium.[5] The school hopes to raise $5 million through fundraising for the facility.[6]
References[]
- ^ "Excellence in Academic Achievement and Moral Character". Queen's Grant High School. Queen's Grant High School. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "History of Queen's Grant High School | Queens Grant High School". Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ Berti, Ed (2019-05-15). "Queens Grant High Principal Michael Smith announces his retirement | The Mint Hill Times". Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ "Queen's Grant High School Club List" (PDF). Queen's Grant High School. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ Berti, Ed (2019-10-16). "Queen's Grant Gymnasium and Student Performance Center Planned | The Mint Hill Times". Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ "Fundraising Campaign | Queens Grant High School". Retrieved 2021-10-03.
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