Mooresville High School

www.mgsd.k12.nc.us/page.cfm?p=2730

1,969 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mooresville High School, located in Mooresville, North Carolina, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Mooresville Graded School District. Known for its commitment to a "digital conversion" initiative, the school has gained national recognition for its progressive approach to technology integration, providing students with personalized learning experiences through 1:1 device programs. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success by emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world application of skills.

Beyond its academic focus, Mooresville High School fosters a vibrant campus culture that encourages student involvement in a wide array of extracurricular activities. Students have access to a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and service-oriented clubs that aim to develop well-rounded individuals. With its strong emphasis on innovation and student-centered instruction, the school remains a focal point of the Mooresville community, dedicated to empowering its diverse student body to succeed in a rapidly evolving global environment.

1,969

Total Students

105.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mooresville High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,182
Hispanic	263
Black	350
Asian	43
Two or More	127
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,182 (60.0 %)
Black
350 (17.8 %)
Hispanic
263 (13.4 %)
Two or More
127 (6.4 %)
Asian
43 (2.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Mooresville Graded School District
Phone:	(704)658-2580
Website:	http://www.mgsd.k12.nc.us/page.cfm?p=2730
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,969
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	721
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 9 483

Grade 10 522

Grade 11 494

Grade 12 470