Mountain Education High School
1,692 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mountain Education Charter High School (MECHS) is a unique, tuition-free public charter school system designed specifically for students who need a non-traditional approach to earning their high school diploma. Unlike conventional schools, MECHS offers a flexible, self-paced learning environment that caters to students who may be balancing jobs, family obligations, or personal challenges that make a standard daytime schedule difficult. The school utilizes an individualized instructional model, allowing students to focus on one or two subjects at a time until mastery is achieved, rather than juggling a full course load simultaneously.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Georgia, the institution operates through a network of satellite campuses across the state, making personalized education accessible to a wide geographic student base. The school is particularly noted for its "evening school" model, which provides a supportive, credit-recovery-focused atmosphere for students at risk of dropping out or those seeking an alternative to the traditional classroom setting. By prioritizing mastery-based learning and providing significant flexibility, Mountain Education Charter High School empowers students to overcome obstacles and successfully meet state graduation requirements.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Georgia, the institution operates through a network of satellite campuses across the state, making personalized education accessible to a wide geographic student base. The school is particularly noted for its "evening school" model, which provides a supportive, credit-recovery-focused atmosphere for students at risk of dropping out or those seeking an alternative to the traditional classroom setting. By prioritizing mastery-based learning and providing significant flexibility, Mountain Education Charter High School empowers students to overcome obstacles and successfully meet state graduation requirements.
1,692
Total Students
78.9
Full-Time Teachers
21.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,172 |
| Hispanic | 381 |
| Black | 67 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 55 |
| American Indian | 11 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White1,172 (69.3%)
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Hispanic381 (22.5%)
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Black67 (4.0%)
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Two or More55 (3.3%)
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American Indian11 (0.7%)
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Asian5 (0.3%)
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Pacific Islander1 (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: | State Specialty Schools I- Mountain Education High School |
| Phone: | (706)219-4664 |
| Website: | http://www.mymec.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,692 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 78.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 21.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 471 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 76 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
241
Grade 10
426
Grade 11
437
Grade 12
588
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 241 |
| Grade 10 | 426 |
| Grade 11 | 437 |
| Grade 12 | 588 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 868 | 51.3% |
| Male | 824 | 48.7% |
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