South Mecklenburg High, NC
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12Magnet
How South Mecklenburg High Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score51
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at South Mecklenburg High
3,125Students
100%Low-Income Students
161Teachers
19 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 49% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 29% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 27% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 24% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 20% | 17% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 24% | 24% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 35% | 51% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35% | 16% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at South Mecklenburg High
1%Math Proficiency
60%Reading Proficiency
30%Average Proficiency
98%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 32% | 44% | 50% |
| Male | 31% | 41% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 60% | 51% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 45% | 56% | 59% |
| Black | 24% | 31% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 44% | 52% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 48% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 16% | 33% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 24% | 32% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 12% | 22% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at South Mecklenburg High
89%Overall Rate
85%Low-Income
67%Limited English
72%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 63% | 69% |
| Black | 92% | 74% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 92% | 80% | 79% |
| Other | 80% | 58% | 60% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
Hospitals near South Mecklenburg High, NC
Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near South Mecklenburg High, NC
Strategic Academy
1 miles, NW
Charlotte Catholic High School
2 miles, S
Manus Academy
2 miles, SE
Alc Mosaic (Mosaic School)
2 miles, NW