South Mecklenburg High School

www.cmsk12.org/southmecklenburgHS

2,534 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Mecklenburg High School, located in the prominent Park Road corridor of Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest and largest high schools within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Known colloquially as "South Meck," the school has long served as a focal point for its surrounding community. It is recognized for its diverse student body and its long-standing tradition of academic and athletic excellence, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-focused programs, and a competitive sports culture that is a staple of the local area.

Beyond its academic curriculum, South Mecklenburg is noted for its vibrant extracurricular environment, including strong arts programs, competitive robotics teams, and various student-led organizations. As an institution situated in a central suburban hub, the school benefits from a high level of parent and community involvement, which supports its mission to prepare students for higher education and professional success. With its extensive facilities and deep-rooted history in the Charlotte area, South Meck remains a significant educational landmark that reflects the growth and changing demographics of the region.

2,534

Total Students

142.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Mecklenburg High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	804
Hispanic	1,072
Black	521
Asian	63
Two or More	71
American Indian	3

Hispanic
1,072 (42.3%)
White
804 (31.7%)
Black
521 (20.6%)
Two or More
71 (2.8%)
Asian
63 (2.5%)
American Indian
3 (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)343-3600
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/southmecklenburgHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	142.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,116
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 9 712

Grade 10 623

Grade 11 538

Grade 12 661

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Mecklenburg High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	712
Grade 10	623
Grade 11	538
Grade 12	661

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Mecklenburg High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,257	49.6%
Male	1,277	50.4%

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