William Amos Hough High
Cornelius, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
B grade for 2024–25, score 84.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | B | B | B |
| School performance score | 83 | 81 | 84 |
| School achievement score | 82.5 | 83.6 | 83.4 |
| Reading and math | 79% | 80.2% | 80.9% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 73.3% | 74.5% | 70.5% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 93.4% | 95% | Above 95% |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | 94.5% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 73.5% | 76.7% | 75.7% |
| School growth score | 86.1 | 72 | 85.1 |
| Growth status | Exceeded | Met | Exceeded |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
12.156 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 13.644 | 10.565 | 12.156 |
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
95.22 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 | 80.26 | 108.49 | 95.22 |
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 | 2,468 | 2,495 |
| Suspended out of school | 6.1% · 151 | 6.6% · 164 |
| Suspended in school | 5.4% · 134 | 11.6% · 290 |
| Expelled | 0.1% · 2 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Suburb, Large
Enrollment
2,503 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino15.1%
White67.0%
Black or African American10.7%
Asian3.5%
Two or More Races3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370297003175
- District
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 2,503 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
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