Rocky River High School

10505 Clear Creek Commerce Dr
Mint Hill, NC 28227

rockyriverhighschool.wearecms.com

1,643 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rocky River High School, located in Mint Hill, North Carolina, is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its modern facility and commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience. It offers a variety of educational paths, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and numerous extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for both college and the workforce.

The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community environment where students are encouraged to engage in both academic and personal growth. In addition to its rigorous classroom curriculum, Rocky River High emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through athletics, arts, and student-led clubs. By leveraging its location within the suburban setting of Mint Hill, the school serves as a central hub for student life and community engagement, consistently striving to improve student outcomes and graduation rates within the CMS framework.

1,643

Total Students

82.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocky River High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	546
Black	930
Asian	42
Two or More	48
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Black
930 (56.6 %)
Hispanic
546 (33.2 %)
White
71 (4.3 %)
Two or More
48 (2.9 %)
Asian
42 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)
American Indian
2 (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)344-0409
Website:	http://rockyriverhighschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,559
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 9 489

Grade 10 515

Grade 11 303

Grade 12 336

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rocky River High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	489
Grade 10	515
Grade 11	303
Grade 12	336

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rocky River High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	752	45.8%
Male	891	54.2%

High School 9th - 12th