South Mecklenburg High School

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3,344 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Mecklenburg High School, located in the prominent Park Road corridor of Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest and largest high schools within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Known colloquially as "South Meck," the school has long served as a focal point for its surrounding community. It is recognized for its diverse student body and its long-standing tradition of academic and athletic excellence, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-focused programs, and a competitive sports culture that is a staple of the local area.

Beyond its academic curriculum, South Mecklenburg is noted for its vibrant extracurricular environment, including strong arts programs, competitive robotics teams, and various student-led organizations. As an institution situated in a central suburban hub, the school benefits from a high level of parent and community involvement, which supports its mission to prepare students for higher education and professional success. With its extensive facilities and deep-rooted history in the Charlotte area, South Meck remains a significant educational landmark that reflects the growth and changing demographics of the region.

3,344

Total Students

170.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Mecklenburg High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	955
Hispanic	1,449
Black	773
Asian	87
Two or More	73
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,449 (43.3 %)
White
955 (28.6 %)
Black
773 (23.1 %)
Asian
87 (2.6 %)
Two or More
73 (2.2 %)
American Indian
5 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-3600
Website:	http://southmecklenburghighschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	170.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 1,084

Grade 10 834

Grade 11 726

Grade 12 700