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South Mecklenburg High School

PublicGrades 9–12
Charlotte, North Carolina · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students3,244
Student:Teacher18.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch51%
Title INo
South Mecklenburg
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
3,244
Total Enrollment
State avg: 78%
51%-27.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

South Mecklenburg High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school enrolls 3,244 students. It is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Very large student body
3,244 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
County37119
CityCharlotte
ZIP28210
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370297001274

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment3,244

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %51%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)