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.
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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