Kings Mountain High

500 Phifer Road
Kings Mountain, NC 28086

www.clevelandcountyschools.org

1,236 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kings Mountain High School, located at 500 Phifer Road in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Cleveland County Schools district. As a key part of the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with diverse extracurricular opportunities. Its mission focuses on fostering an environment where students are challenged to reach their full potential, supported by a faculty committed to excellence and the development of well-rounded, responsible citizens.

Beyond its academic offerings, Kings Mountain High School is known for its strong school spirit and active participation in various athletics, arts programs, and student organizations. By leveraging resources provided through the broader Cleveland County school system, the school works to integrate modern technology and innovative teaching methods into the classroom. With a focus on community engagement and student growth, Kings Mountain High remains a central pillar for families in the region, striving to ensure that every graduate is equipped with the skills necessary to excel in an evolving global landscape.

1,236

Total Students

72.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kings Mountain High
Demographic	Student Count
White	768
Hispanic	83
Black	279
Asian	10
Two or More	95
American Indian	1

White
768 (62.1 %)
Black
279 (22.6 %)
Two or More
95 (7.7 %)
Hispanic
83 (6.7 %)
Asian
10 (0.8 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cleveland County Schools
Phone:	(704)476-8330
Website:	http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,289
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 9 357

Grade 10 308

Grade 11 303

Grade 12 268