How does his GPA compare to others in his school? Do you know his approximate rank?
If he’s in the top 5-10%, then I wouldn’t worry as much but outside that, top schools are going to be to a super high reach.
I joined CC after a close friend of my D’s overshot his college list and ended up at the safety the guidance counselor forced him to apply too. His stats are similar to your son’s. Very high test score but 3.6 UW GPA/top 20%, with just OK grades in subjects that didn’t interest him.
My advice is to use the weakest part of your son’s application when creating the college list, especially when looking for match and safety schools. Absolutely put in some reach applications but be realistic.
IMO this high test scores/“lowish” GPA is not a good combination for students. It can signal lack of effort and colleges want to know that a student is going to succeed at their school. No matter where your son goes, there will be gen ed requirements outside his interests. He needs to show he can be successful in those areas too.
The good news is grade 11 is most important and his GPA isn’t terrible by a long shot. If he can buckle down and rock the rest of HS, he’ll have more options. He has time to get his GPA up, and getting above a 3.8 UW will make schools less of a reach.
I’d wait on college lists until you see how next year goes.