Mallard Creek High School

3825 Johnston Oehler Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269

www.cmsk12.org/mallardcreekHS

2,068 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mallard Creek High School, located in the University City area of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a prominent public high school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Opened in 2007, the school serves a diverse suburban community and is widely recognized for its large campus and comprehensive academic offerings. It provides students with a wide array of educational opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and various extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for both college and career pathways.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Mallard Creek is perhaps most famous for its storied athletic program, particularly its highly successful football team, which has secured multiple state championships. The school fosters a strong sense of community spirit and school pride, supported by a variety of student organizations, arts programs, and clubs. By balancing rigorous scholastic standards with a robust extracurricular culture, Mallard Creek High School aims to develop well-rounded students capable of succeeding in an increasingly competitive global environment.

2,068

Total Students

108.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mallard Creek High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	313
Black	1,434
Asian	68
Two or More	98
American Indian	3

Black
1,434 (69.3%)
Hispanic
313 (15.1%)
White
152 (7.4%)
Two or More
98 (4.7%)
Asian
68 (3.3%)
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)343-1341
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/mallardcreekHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,068
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	108.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,065
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 9 538

Grade 10 506

Grade 11 528

Grade 12 496