North Mecklenburg High School

11201 Old Statesville Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078

northmecklenburghighschool.wearecms.com

2,186 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Mecklenburg High School, located in Huntersville, North Carolina, is a prominent fixture within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Known for its rich history and large student body, the school serves a diverse community and is recognized for its comprehensive academic offerings. It provides a wide array of advanced placement (AP) courses and maintains a long-standing reputation for its robust extracurricular programs, particularly its successful athletic teams and performing arts departments.

Beyond its standard curriculum, North Mecklenburg is home to specialized academic options, such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, which attracts students seeking a rigorous, globally-minded education. The school's campus serves as a central hub for the Huntersville area, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. Through a blend of traditional high school experiences and advanced educational pathways, North Mecklenburg continues to focus on preparing its graduates for post-secondary success in college and the workforce.

2,186

Total Students

106.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Mecklenburg High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	601
Black	1,294
Asian	66
Two or More	56
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
1,294 (59.2 %)
Hispanic
601 (27.5 %)
White
164 (7.5 %)
Asian
66 (3.0 %)
Two or More
56 (2.6 %)
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)343-3840
Website:	http://northmecklenburghighschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,851
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 9 768

Grade 10 620

Grade 11 428

Grade 12 370

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Mecklenburg High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	768
Grade 10	620
Grade 11	428
Grade 12	370

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Mecklenburg High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,102	50.4%
Male	1,084	49.6%

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