Myers Park High School
| Myers Park High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
2400 Colony Road 28209 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°10′21″N 80°49′54″W / 35.172371°N 80.831752°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Make The Park Your Own |
| Established | 1951 |
| School district | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
| CEEB code | 340680 |
| Principal | Robert Folk |
| Teaching staff | 154.09 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 3,225 (2024–2025)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.93[1] |
| Campus type | Large campus[1] |
| Colors | Kelly green, White, and Black |
| Athletics conference | Greater Charlotte; 8A |
| Nickname | Mustangs |
| Rival | South Mecklenburg High School |
| Newspaper | The Hoofprint myersparkhoofprint |
| Website | www |
Myers Park High School is a public high school in Charlotte, North Carolina. It serves grades 9–12, and is a part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district.
History
Myers Park High School opened in 1951. The school has a 62-acre campus with 13 buildings.[2]
Athletics
Myers Park High is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and is classified as a 8A school in the Greater Charlotte 7A/8A conference.[3] The team name is the "Mustangs" and the school colors are kelly green, white, and black.
Notable alumni
- Graham T. Allison Jr., American political scientist and professor at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University[4]
- Rick Arrington, NFL quarterback[5]
- Seth Avett, musician and founding member of the American folk-rock band The Avett Brothers
- Jordan Bly, professional football player[6]
- Ben Browder, actor, writer, and film director[7]
- Heather Childers, television news anchor[8]
- Jim Crockett Jr., professional wrestling promoter; ran Jim Crockett Promotions from 1973 to 1988
- Jack B. Farris, United States Army Lieutenant general[9]
- Omar Gaither, NFL linebacker
- Phillip Goodrum, professional soccer player[10]
- Lauren Holt, actress and comedian, former Saturday Night Live cast member[11]
- Richard Hudson, United States Representative for North Carolina's 9th congressional district
- Anna Kooiman, news anchor and television panelist
- Drake Maye, NFL quarterback for the New England Patriots
- Dan McCready, American entrepreneur and political candidate
- Ravi Patel, actor[12]
- Mike Richey, former NFL offensive lineman[13]
- Jake Robbins, MLB pitcher[14]
- Paul Rousso, contemporary artist[15]
- John Sadri, professional tennis player[16]
- Tony Suarez, professional soccer player[17]
- Robert Woodard, college baseball head coach[18]
- Haywoode Workman, former NBA player, current NBA referee
References
- ^ a b c d "Myers Park High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
- ^ About Our School. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ "NCHSAA Member Schools". NCHSAA. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ Martin, D. G. (Apr 12, 2017). An ancient Greek historian, a North Carolina native, and a war with China. The Mint Hill Times. Retrieved Aug 14, 2020.
- ^ Rick Arrington Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- ^ Wertz Jr., Langston (August 5, 2020). "Myers Park receiver waited his turn, earns D1 nod - just like his former UNC star dad". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
- ^ New York Winter Con | Ben Browder. nywintercon.com. Retrieved Aug 14, 2020.
- ^ Heather Childers Bio. ecelebrityfacts.com. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- ^ Henderson, Bruce. (Dec 22, 2019). The Army general who led the invasion of Grenada has died.Task & Purpose. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
- ^ Phillip Goodrum - Men's Soocer - UNC Wilmington. Retrieved Aug 25, 2020.
- ^ Janes, Théoden (January 27, 2021). "Here's how this Charlotte native landed a job as a cast member on 'Saturday Night Live'". The Charlotte Observer. Archived from the original on February 6, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
- ^ Myers Park graduate in new movie "Long Shot". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ Mike Richey Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ Jake Robbins Profile. The Baseball Cube. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- ^ Grau, Jane. (September 10, 2003). Home Is Where The Art Is | Creative Loafing Charlotte. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ John Sadri Tennis. Southern Tennis Foundation. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ Tony Suarez. North Carolina Soccer Hall of Fame. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ Robert Woodard - Baseball Coach - Charlotte Athletics. charlotte49ers.com. Retrieved June 2, 2020.