West Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
D grade for 2024–25, score 50.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | D | D | D |
| School performance score | 45 | 46 | 50 |
| School achievement score | 41.7 | 44.5 | 46.9 |
| Reading and math | 26.9% | 25.8% | 30% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 26.6% | 21.6% | 24.5% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 69.6% | 78.9% | 79.5% |
| English learner progress | Below 5% | 8.3% | 7.8% |
| Math course rigor | 91.7% | 93.7% | 95% |
| Biology | 28.9% | 28.5% | 16.1% |
| School growth score | 58.5 | 50.9 | 64.7 |
| Growth status | NotMet | NotMet | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
31.521 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 42.289 | 23.144 | 31.521 |
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
557.13 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 | 353.23 | 304.07 | 557.13 |
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 | 1,205 | 1,278 |
| Suspended out of school | 21.8% · 263 | 17.9% · 229 |
| Suspended in school | 14.9% · 180 | 29.7% · 379 |
| Expelled | 1.7% · 20 | 0.5% · 6 |
School Profile
Location
City, Large
Enrollment
1,287 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino38.1%
White3.3%
Black or African American50.8%
Asian4.7%
Two or More Races2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
- Title I
- Y
Public school directory
NCES ID 370297001286
- District
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 1,287 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80.3
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