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South Mecklenburg High School

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South Mecklenburg High School is located in Charlotte, NC and is one of 34 high schools in Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools. It is a public school that serves 1875 students in grades 9-12.

South Mecklenburg High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See South Mecklenburg High School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2007, South Mecklenburg High School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about South Mecklenburg High School's students and teachers. more

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District Spending

$8,180Per Pupil

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools spends $8,180 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 63% on instruction, 32% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District

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School Facts

Public School
Grades 9-12
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Made AYP
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South Mecklenburg High School
8900 Park Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3600
www.cms.k12.nc.us/al...

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About the EOC

What is it?

The End-of-Course (EOC) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 9 through 12 are assessed in Algebra I, English I, Biology, Civics and Economics, U.S.History, Algebra II, and Geometry.

How is it Scored?

Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level, on the tests. EOC scores are included on students' transcripts and they count toward at least 25% of a student's final grad

About the EOG

What is it?

The End-of-Grades (EOG) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

state

25%

EOG Results (2008)

change 4%

Algebra I

school

76%

district

71%

state

69%

EOC Results (2008)

no change

Algebra II

school

51%

district

67%

state

67%

EOC Results (2008)

change 26%

school

59%

district

66%

state

68%

EOC Results (2008)

Physical Science

school

43%

district

53%

state

58%

EOC Results (2008)

Physics

school

72%

district

77%

state

82%

EOC Results (2008)

change 6%

United States History

school

73%

district

74%

state

67%

EOC Results (2008)

Algebra I

school

74%

district

75%

state

68%

EOC Results (2009)

Algebra II

school

74%

district

76%

state

73%

EOC Results (2009)

Biology

school

89%

district

78%

state

71%

EOC Results (2009)

Chemistry

school

84%

district

75%

state

78%

EOC Results (2009)

Civics And Economics

school

78%

district

77%

state

71%

EOC Results (2009)

English I

school

84%

district

77%

state

74%

EOC Results (2009)

Geometry

school

68%

district

73%

state

73%

EOC Results (2009)

Physical Science

school

64%

district

61%

state

63%

EOC Results (2009)

school

93%

district

86%

state

82%

EOC Results (2011)

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7 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 1875

49% 51%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, South Mecklenburg High School had 32% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. North Carolina had 33% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2010)

White

55%

Black

24%

Hispanic

17%

Asian/Pacific Islander

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17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, South Mecklenburg High School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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ShirleyCressDudley: South Mecklenburg is one of the best high schools in North Carolina. I have been very pleased with my children's experiences and education at this school

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Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)

	Charlotte	National
Median Household Income	$46,975	$44,512
Population Median Age	34	36
% of Homes With Kids	28%	31.4%
Average Household Size	2.46 persons	2.6
% Owning / % Renting	58% / 42%	66%/33%

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South Mecklenburg High School

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About the EOC

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

About the EOG

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology

Civics And Economics

English I

Geometry

United States History

Math

Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology

Chemistry

Civics And Economics

English I

Geometry

Physical Science

Physics

United States History

Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology

Chemistry

Civics And Economics

English I

Geometry

Physical Science

Physics

United States History

Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology

Civics And Economics

English I

Geometry

Physical Science

United States History

Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology

Civics And Economics

English I

Physical Science

United States History

How challenging is this school?

TestRating7 out of 10

Students

Enrollment (2010)

Student Economic Level (2010)

Student Ethnicity (2010)

How does this school celebrate diversity?

17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

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