North Mecklenburg High School

11201 Old Statesville Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078

www.cmsk12.org/northmecklenburgHS

1,854 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Mecklenburg High School, located in Huntersville, North Carolina, is a prominent fixture within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Known for its rich history and large student body, the school serves a diverse community and is recognized for its comprehensive academic offerings. It provides a wide array of advanced placement (AP) courses and maintains a long-standing reputation for its robust extracurricular programs, particularly its successful athletic teams and performing arts departments.

Beyond its standard curriculum, North Mecklenburg is home to specialized academic options, such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, which attracts students seeking a rigorous, globally-minded education. The school's campus serves as a central hub for the Huntersville area, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. Through a blend of traditional high school experiences and advanced educational pathways, North Mecklenburg continues to focus on preparing its graduates for post-secondary success in college and the workforce.

1,854

Total Students

109.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Mecklenburg High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	588
Black	1,028
Asian	70
Two or More	61
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
1,028 (55.4%)
Hispanic
588 (31.7%)
White
102 (5.5%)
Asian
70 (3.8%)
Two or More
61 (3.3%)
American Indian
4 (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:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-3840
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/northmecklenburgHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,854
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,851
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 9 520

Grade 10 527

Grade 11 431

Grade 12 376

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Mecklenburg High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	520
Grade 10	527
Grade 11	431
Grade 12	376

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Mecklenburg High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	922	49.7%
Male	932	50.3%

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