West Charlotte High School

westcharlottehighschool.wearecms.com

1,538 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Charlotte High School, located on Senior Drive in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a historic institution within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Known for its deep roots in the community and its "Lion Pride" spirit, the school has long served as a focal point for academic and extracurricular life in the West Charlotte area. The campus is recognized for its commitment to providing a comprehensive education that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or military service.

The school has undergone significant transformation in recent years, including the construction of a modern, state-of-the-art campus facility that replaced its historic older building while maintaining the school's long-standing traditions. West Charlotte High is particularly well-regarded for its competitive athletics programs, vibrant arts department, and various career and technical education (CTE) pathways. By blending its rich historical legacy with updated resources and modern pedagogical approaches, the school continues to strive toward academic excellence and the empowerment of its diverse student body.

1,538

Total Students

93.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

130.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Charlotte High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	253
Black	1,180
Asian	53
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

Black
1,180 (76.7 %)
Hispanic
253 (16.4 %)
Asian
53 (3.4 %)
White
26 (1.7 %)
Two or More
25 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (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)343-6060
Website:	http://westcharlottehighschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,005
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 571

Grade 10 448

Grade 11 258

Grade 12 261

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Charlotte High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	571
Grade 10	448
Grade 11	258
Grade 12	261

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Charlotte High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	774	50.3%
Male	764	49.7%

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