Ardrey Kell High School

10220 Ardrey Kell Road
Charlotte, NC 28277

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3,529 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ardrey Kell High School, located in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a prominent public high school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district. Opened in 2006, the school has quickly established a reputation for high academic standards, consistently ranking among the top-performing schools in the state. It serves a large and diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and specialized academic pathways designed to prepare students for competitive post-secondary opportunities.

Beyond its academic rigor, Ardrey Kell is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture. The school maintains a highly active athletic program, numerous student-led clubs, and nationally recognized arts and music departments. The campus is known for its strong community involvement and parent engagement, which contribute to a supportive school climate. As a focal point of the local community, Ardrey Kell emphasizes a balanced approach to education, aiming to foster both intellectual development and personal growth in its students.

3,529

Total Students

166.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ardrey Kell High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,602
Hispanic	435
Black	429
Asian	960
Two or More	93
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

White
1,602 (45.4 %)
Asian
960 (27.2 %)
Hispanic
435 (12.3 %)
Black
429 (12.2 %)
Two or More
93 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.2 %)
American Indian
4 (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)343-0860
Website:	http://ardreykellhighschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	166.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	419
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 9 916

Grade 10 898

Grade 11 865

Grade 12 850