East Mecklenburg High School

www.cmsk12.org/eastmecklenburgHS

2,422 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Mecklenburg High School, located on Monroe Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a prominent member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Known for its rich history and diverse student body, the school serves as a central pillar of the East Charlotte community. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including various Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, which range from competitive athletics to arts and academic clubs that foster student engagement and school spirit.

Beyond its academic offerings, East Mecklenburg is recognized for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for its students. The school actively promotes a culture of collaboration, drawing on its diverse population to prepare students for success in higher education and the global workforce. With a strong focus on both traditional excellence and modern instructional practices, East Mecklenburg remains a key institution in the region, dedicated to the holistic development of its students as they navigate their high school years and beyond.

2,422

Total Students

130.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Mecklenburg High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	491
Hispanic	981
Black	743
Asian	141
Two or More	54
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
981 (40.5%)
Black
743 (30.7%)
White
491 (20.3%)
Asian
141 (5.8%)
Two or More
54 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)

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)343-6430
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/eastmecklenburgHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	130.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,419
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 9 764

Grade 10 649

Grade 11 537

Grade 12 472