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Penn-Griffin School for the Arts

#7 in Best High Schools for the Arts in North Carolina
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 6-12
  • High Point, NC
  • 81 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B-
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      NG
    9. Food
      B
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Penn-Griffin School for the Arts is a highly rated, public, magnet school located in High Point, NC. It has 597 students in grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 35% of students are at least proficient in math and 46% in reading.
    Address
    825 Washington Street
    High Point, NC 27260
    Telephone
    (336) 819-2870
    Website
    penngriffin.gcsnc.com/pages/penn-griffin_school_for_the_ar
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    Penn-Griffin School for the Arts Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    46%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    35%
    Average Graduation Rate
    90%
    Average SAT
    1200
    58 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    30 responses
    AP Enrollment
    51%
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    Living in the Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $44,642
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $821
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $144,900
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    45%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.11 responses
    Poll
    55%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.11 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 21 responses
    Report
    • Spirit Week
      43%
    • Any Day (Human Relations Activity)
      14%
    • Spirit Week
      14%
    • Talent Show
      14%
    • School Showcase
      10%
    • Homecoming
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    597
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    60%
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.14 responses
    93%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.14 responses
    7%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.14 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    13:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $43,818
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    8.2%
    61%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.18 responses
    94%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.18 responses
    61%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.18 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,426/ year
    National
    $12,239
    80%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.15 responses
    7%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.15 responses
    40%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.15 responses
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    Penn-Griffin School for the Arts Reviews

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    Penn-Griffin has provided me, for the past four years, with a home in which I was able to be myself and flourish. The students that attend this school are of the kindest, most smart and most talented that I have ever met and the teachers are people who actually care for you and your education. They challenge you every day and provide you with everything you need to succeed in college and in life. I love Penn-Griffin!
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    Penn-Griffin School for the Arts' high school is amazing. Its academics are challenging with honors and AP classes. While having these academic circumstances, you are also able to focus on the arts by having a major. Its environment is small and very inclusive. No one is judged upon for their race, sexuality, gender identity, disability, religion, etc. The high school at Penn-Griffin School for the Arts is like a family.
    What I liked about Penn-Griffin was that since it was a small school, I was allowed to be myself without people judging me like they would if I were in a larger school. I liked how connected the students in each grade were to one another and I liked how every student had something that they were good at. Things that I would like to see change include the bathrooms because they aren't that well-kept, the water fountains because the water has lead in it, and I wish the materials that the classes offered were more new.