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.
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. 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
- Rick Arrington, NFL quarterback
- Seth Avett, musician and founding member of the American folk-rock band The Avett Brothers
- Jordan Bly, professional football player
- Ben Browder, actor, writer, and film director
- Heather Childers, television news anchor
- Jim Crockett Jr., professional wrestling promoter; ran Jim Crockett Promotions from 1973 to 1988
- Jack B. Farris, United States Army Lieutenant general
- Omar Gaither, NFL linebacker
- Phillip Goodrum, professional soccer player
- Lauren Holt, actress and comedian, former Saturday Night Live cast member
- 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
- Mike Richey, former NFL offensive lineman
- Jake Robbins, MLB pitcher
- Paul Rousso, contemporary artist
- John Sadri, professional tennis player
- Tony Suarez, professional soccer player
- Robert Woodard, college baseball head coach
- Haywoode Workman, former NBA player, current NBA referee
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