Queen's Grant High School

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]

Queen's Grant High School
Address
10323 Idlewild Road

Matthews
,
North Carolina
28105

United States
Coordinates35°10′03″N 80°41′59″W
Information
TypeCharter
MottoExcellence in Academic Achievement and Moral Character
Established2007 (2007)
OversightCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
CEEB code340643
PrincipalJosh Swartzlander (formerly Michael Smith)
Grades9–12
GenderCo-ed
Enrollment430+
Campus typeRural
Color(s)Navy and grey
  
Athletics1A Yadkin Valley Conference
MascotStallion
NicknameStallions
Websitewww.queensgranthigh.org

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
  1. "Excellence in Academic Achievement and Moral Character". Queen's Grant High School. Queen's Grant High School. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
  2. "History of Queen's Grant High School | Queens Grant High School". Retrieved 2021-10-03.
  3. Berti, Ed (2019-05-15). "Queens Grant High Principal Michael Smith announces his retirement | The Mint Hill Times". Retrieved 2021-10-03.
  4. "Queen's Grant High School Club List" (PDF). Queen's Grant High School. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  5. Berti, Ed (2019-10-16). "Queen's Grant Gymnasium and Student Performance Center Planned | The Mint Hill Times". Retrieved 2021-10-03.
  6. "Fundraising Campaign | Queens Grant High School". Retrieved 2021-10-03.


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