Mallard Creek High School

3825 Johnston Oehler Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269

mallardcreekhighschool.wearecms.com

2,185 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mallard Creek High School, located in the University City area of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a prominent public high school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Opened in 2007, the school serves a diverse suburban community and is widely recognized for its large campus and comprehensive academic offerings. It provides students with a wide array of educational opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and various extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for both college and career pathways.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Mallard Creek is perhaps most famous for its storied athletic program, particularly its highly successful football team, which has secured multiple state championships. The school fosters a strong sense of community spirit and school pride, supported by a variety of student organizations, arts programs, and clubs. By balancing rigorous scholastic standards with a robust extracurricular culture, Mallard Creek High School aims to develop well-rounded students capable of succeeding in an increasingly competitive global environment.

2,185

Total Students

106.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mallard Creek High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	296
Black	1,534
Asian	90
Two or More	83
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
1,534 (70.2 %)
Hispanic
296 (13.5 %)
White
177 (8.1 %)
Asian
90 (4.1 %)
Two or More
83 (3.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

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)343-1341
Website:	http://mallardcreekhighschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,065
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 9 650

Grade 10 568

Grade 11 455

Grade 12 512