Marvin Ridge High School

Significant busing issues at MRHS. Bus stops are very far for students and there is a significant, long term issue with bus drivers. This may not be a good fit for you if you cannot provide your own transportation.

Love the AP and IB program. Don’t care for lots of the coaches but love the principal and counselors and community. Wonderful experience for my kids to learn, grow and be well prepared for college while building a support group of friends and good memories! Thanks Marvin Ridge

Marvin Ridge is referred to as being one of the best schools in the area by parents and community members. However, as a student, I would disagree with this on several aspects. I attended Marvin Ridge for all four years of high school. My educational experience was relatively decent; most of the teachers that I had seemed well educated and knowledgable in the curriculum. The teachers were patient and most were willing to work with myself as well as any other students who needed help with the curriculum. That being said, the school has a HUGE issue with bullying and racism. I witnessed multiple incidents of bullying and racial discrimination on a daily basis. Little to no effort was put in by faculty to resolve any of these issues, even when incidents of bullying/discrimination were presented to them, or when they occurred right in front of their own eyes. The school praises itself for it's anti-bullying policies, however I hardly ever saw any of such policies being enacted. It is very easy for parents to refer to this school as being one of "the best" high schools because of the academic statistics, however as a student who witnessed what happened within the walls of the school on a daily basis, I would not recommend sending your child to this school until such issues with bullying and racism are addressed and resolved.

Our overall experience with this high school has been outstanding. This is probably the best public high school in the Charlotte area.