Mountain Education Charter High School
Charter School
2,581 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mountain Education Charter High School (MECHS) is a unique, tuition-free public charter school system designed specifically for students who need a non-traditional approach to earning their high school diploma. Unlike conventional schools, MECHS offers a flexible, self-paced learning environment that caters to students who may be balancing jobs, family obligations, or personal challenges that make a standard daytime schedule difficult. The school utilizes an individualized instructional model, allowing students to focus on one or two subjects at a time until mastery is achieved, rather than juggling a full course load simultaneously.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Georgia, the institution operates through a network of satellite campuses across the state, making personalized education accessible to a wide geographic student base. The school is particularly noted for its "evening school" model, which provides a supportive, credit-recovery-focused atmosphere for students at risk of dropping out or those seeking an alternative to the traditional classroom setting. By prioritizing mastery-based learning and providing significant flexibility, Mountain Education Charter High School empowers students to overcome obstacles and successfully meet state graduation requirements.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Georgia, the institution operates through a network of satellite campuses across the state, making personalized education accessible to a wide geographic student base. The school is particularly noted for its "evening school" model, which provides a supportive, credit-recovery-focused atmosphere for students at risk of dropping out or those seeking an alternative to the traditional classroom setting. By prioritizing mastery-based learning and providing significant flexibility, Mountain Education Charter High School empowers students to overcome obstacles and successfully meet state graduation requirements.
2,581
Total Students
135.8
Full-Time Teachers
19.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,820 |
| Hispanic | 523 |
| Black | 110 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Two or More | 93 |
| American Indian | 19 |
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White1,820 (70.5 %)
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Hispanic523 (20.3 %)
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Black110 (4.3 %)
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Two or More93 (3.6 %)
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American Indian19 (0.7 %)
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Asian16 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | State Charter Schools- Mountain Education Charter High Scho |
| Phone: | (706)219-4664 |
| Website: | http://www.mymec.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 2,581 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 135.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 471 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 76 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
514
Grade 10
665
Grade 11
621
Grade 12
781
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 514 |
| Grade 10 | 665 |
| Grade 11 | 621 |
| Grade 12 | 781 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,220 | 47.3% |
| Male | 1,361 | 52.7% |
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