South Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte, NCPublicHigh · Grades 9–12 · Magnet
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
B grade for 2024–25, score 70.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | B |
| School performance score | 62 | 65 | 70 |
| School achievement score | 61.7 | 62 | 65.9 |
| Reading and math | 48.9% | 52.8% | 58.2% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 54.5% | 46.9% | 46.9% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 79.4% | 77.3% | 78% |
| English learner progress | 11.9% | 10.8% | 23% |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 48.2% | 49% | 54.5% |
| School growth score | 61.5 | 77.6 | 84.6 |
| Growth status | NotMet | Met | Met |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
13.115 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 9.553 | 10.473 | 13.115 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
76.23 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 126.35 | 96.16 | 76.23 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 3,285 | 3,249 |
| Suspended out of school | 6.5% · 212 | 5.8% · 188 |
| Suspended in school | 3.4% · 112 | 9.8% · 318 |
| Expelled | 0.2% · 8 | <0.1% · 1 |
School Profile
Location
City, Large
Enrollment
3,244 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino44.3%
White28.5%
Black or African American22.3%
Asian2.3%
Two or More Races2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370297001274
- District
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 3,244 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 180.6
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24