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Penn-Griffin School for the Arts is a public magnet school in High Point, North Carolina. It is part of the Guilford County Schools district and serves students in grades 6 through 12. The school is known for combining a strong arts-focused curriculum with core academic instruction, which gives students a well-rounded education. There are usually a few hundred students enrolled, which means that there is a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15:1. This helps with personalized learning and close teacher guidance. Penn-Griffin focuses on the arts, music, dance, theater, and creative expression, but it also requires students to take English, math, science, and social studies classes. The student body is very diverse, with a lot of minority students, which is a reflection of the cultural diversity in the High Point community. About 61% of students are good at math and about 89% are good at reading (ELA), which shows that they are very good at reading and writing. Usually, getting in requires an application and an audition or portfolio review, not a neighborhood zoning. This school is the best school in High Point, North Carolina.
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Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 9:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
543 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
271 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
Being Updated
Students at the Penn-Griffin School for the Arts held a powerful sit-in to honor the people who fought for civil rights. The 1960 student-led protest that helped move integration forward was the focus of this event. The show had music, dance, and theater, which connected current students to the school's past in both the arts and social justice education.
Q1. What grades does the Penn-Griffin School for the Arts teach?
Ans. Penn-Griffin is a school for middle and high school students.
Q2. Is Penn-Griffin School for the Arts a school that draws students in?
Ans. Yes, it is a public magnet school that focuses on the arts.
Q3. What kinds of arts programs are available?
Ans. Most programs have music, dance, theater, and visual arts.
Q4. How do students get into Penn-Griffin?
Ans. Most of the time, you have to fill out an application and go through an audition or portfolio review to get in.
Q5. Does the Penn-Griffin School for the Arts help students do well in school as well as in the arts?
Ans. Yes, the school stresses the importance of balancing hard academics with specialized arts classes.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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