Myers Park High School

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.

Myers Park High School
Location
2400 Colony Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28209 United States
Coordinates	35°10′21″N 80°49′54″W
Information
Type	Public
Motto	Make The Park Your Own
Established	1951 (74 years ago) (1951)
School district	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
CEEB code	340680
Principal	Robert Folk
Teaching staff	169.77 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	3,430 (2023–2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio	20.20[1]
Campus type	Large campus[1]
Color(s)	Kelly green, white, and black
Athletics conference	Southwestern NCHSAA Division 4A
Nickname	Mustangs
Rival	South Mecklenburg High School
Newspaper	The Hoofprint myersparkhoofprint.com
Website	www.cmsk12.org/myersparkHS

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 part of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and is classified as a 4A school.^[3] Their team name is the "Mustangs" with their school colors being kelly green, white, and black.

Criticism

Multiple students have alleged administrative staff at Myers Park has "disregarded, victim-blamed and ultimately silenced" students who have come forward with allegations of sexual harassment and assault on the Myers Park campus.^[4] Mark Bosco, the former principal at Myers Park High School where the alleged sexual assault took place, was suspended with pay and later reassigned to an administrative position within the school district; this move was widely reported and criticized by students and their families.^[5][6][7]

Notable alumni

• Graham T. Allison Jr., American political scientist and professor at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University^[8]
• Rick Arrington, NFL quarterback^[9]
• Seth Avett, musician and founding member of the American folk-rock band The Avett Brothers
• Ben Browder, actor, writer, and film director^[10]
• Heather Childers, television news anchor^[11]
• Jim Crockett Jr., professional wrestling promoter; ran Jim Crockett Promotions from 1973 to 1988
• Jack B. Farris, United States Army Lieutenant general^[12]
• Omar Gaither, NFL linebacker
• Phillip Goodrum, professional soccer player^[13]
• Lauren Holt, actress and comedian, former Saturday Night Live cast member^[14]
• 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^[15]
• Mike Richey, former NFL offensive lineman^[16]
• Jake Robbins, MLB pitcher^[17]
• Paul Rousso, contemporary artist^[18]
• John Sadri, professional tennis player^[19]
• Tony Suarez, professional soccer player^[20]
• Kevin Trapp, professional soccer player^[21]
• Robert Woodard, college baseball head coach^[22]
• Haywoode Workman, former NBA player, current NBA referee