Queen's Grant High School

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Queen's Grant High School
Sunrise at the Queen's Grant High Softball Field.jpg
Sunrise at the Queen's Grant Softball Field in 2022
Location
Queen's Grant High School
10323 Idlewild Road

Matthews, North Carolina
28105

United States
Coordinates 35°10′03″N80°41′59″W / 35.167627°N 80.699851°W / 35.167627; -80.699851
Information
Type Charter
MottoExcellence in Academic Achievement and Moral Character
Established2007(18 years ago) (2007)
Oversight Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
CEEB code 340643
PrincipalJosh Swartzlander (formerly Michael Smith)
Grades9–12
Gender Co-ed
Enrollment430+
Campus typeRural
ColorsNavy and grey
  
Athletics 1A Yadkin Valley Conference
Mascot Stallion
Nickname Stallions
Website www.queensgranthigh.org
Queen's Grant High Admin Building Queen's Grant High Admin Building.jpg
Queen's Grant High Admin Building
Queen's Grant High Modular Units Queen's Grant High Modular Units.jpg
Queen's Grant High Modular Units

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 is an extension of Queen's Grant Community School, an NHA charter that offers grades K-8. [2]

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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]

Academics

Non-AP classes at Queen's Grant do not follow the same curriculum as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, however, material is often similar in order to meet North Carolina's education standards. Each student must have a minimum of 22 credits in order to graduate. [4]

Dual enrollment is offered by Queen's Grant through Central Piedmont Community College. [5] Only juniors and seniors are allowed to participate in dual enrollment. All students, regardless of grade, are allowed to take North Carolina Virtual Public School classes on-site.

Learning

The school day lasts just under seven hours for most students. Queen's Grant utilizes multiple online platforms for work and grade management, including Schoology and PowerSchool. [6] Students are provided with Google Workspace accounts. [6]

Athletics

Queen's Grant is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, with sports teams in: Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Baseball, Wrestling, Cross Country, Track, Cheerleading, and Lacrosse.

The school has soccer, softball, and baseball fields. It also features a half-mile cross country trail and a small volleyball area. [7] All other athletic practices, games, and events are held off-site at various local facilities. [7]

Building campaign

In 2019, Queen's Grant announced plans to construct a building to be used as a student performance center and gymnasium. [8] The school hopes to raise $5 million for the project. [9]

During Summer 2022, Principal Josh Swartzlander announced plans via email to "embark on the construction of our new GYMPAC" in the fall.


Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Excellence in Academic Achievement and Moral Character". Queen's Grant High School. Queen's Grant High School. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  2. ↑ "History of Queen's Grant High School | Queens Grant High School" . Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  3. ↑ Berti, Ed (May 15, 2019). "Queens Grant High Principal Michael Smith announces his retirement | The Mint Hill Times" . Retrieved October 3, 2021.[ permanent dead link ]
  4. ↑ "QGHS College Counseling - Graduation". sites.google.com. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Academic Programs – Queens Grant High School". Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  6. 1 2 "Queen's Grant High School Students To Return to Campus In Fall". The Mint Hill Times. July 29, 2020. Archived from the original on November 10, 2021. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  7. 1 2 "QGHS Stallions Improve And Add New Athletic Facilities". Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  8. ↑ Berti, Ed (October 16, 2019). "Queen's Grant Gymnasium and Student Performance Center Planned | The Mint Hill Times" . Retrieved October 3, 2021.[ permanent dead link ]
  9. ↑ "Fundraising Campaign | Queens Grant High School". Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Patrick Tape, Basketball Player | Proballers". Archived from the original on July 2, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
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