Ardrey Kell High School is a public

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serving grades 9–12 in the

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area of

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, United States. The school is part of

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district.

History

Established in 2006, Ardrey Kell High School was built in the growing Ballantyne area of Charlotte. Ardrey Kell was named after two prominent local families in the area known as "Lower Providence" in southern Mecklenburg County. Both families have served the community as farmers, physicians, educators, politicians and church leaders. The school is located on Ardrey Kell Road.

Notable alumni

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, professional soccer player * Cedric Gray, college football linebacker for the North Carolina Tar Heels * Tucker Lepley, professional soccer player *

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, NFL

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, professional soccer player * Jack Reinheimer,

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* {{authority control Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina Public high schools in North Carolina Educational institutions established in 2006 2006 establishments in North Carolina