Academics
Grimsley has always been known for its strong academic focus. The Advanced Placement (AP) program was begun at Grimsley in 1966 with the introduction of AP European History, followed by AP English in 1968–69. Today AP classes are offered at GHS in 19 different subjects. In 1995, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program was instituted at Grimsley, after two years of preparation by the school under Principal Tom Penland. Grimsley was only the fourth high school in North Carolina, and the first outside Charlotte, to offer the IB program.
Aside from the AP and IB programs, a College Preparatory program and a careers program that includes a Health Careers track are offered. The school is an avid contender in academic competitions such as High IQ, Science Olympiad, robotics, and FIRST.
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