Ardrey Kell High

Ardrey Kell High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10220 Ardrey Kell Rd,  Charlotte, NC
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
3.9
3.4
3,494 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
David Switzer
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
90%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
172
Full Time Teachers
172
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
670
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
29
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
86.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
332:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
White
45.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
27.2%
Hispanic
12.3%
Black
12.2%
Two or more races
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#12 Best College Prep Public HS in North Carolina
#12 Best Public HS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University 1,384 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1,371 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1,163 Students
Appalachian State University 771 Students
University of South Carolina 569 Students
Duke University 477 Students
Clemson University 451 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 425 Students
East Carolina University 392 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 363 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 479 Students
Biology 440 Students
Computer Science 336 Students
Psychology 259 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 209 Students
Marketing 175 Students
Political Science and Government 154 Students
Finance 151 Students
Economics 149 Students
Nursing 136 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 675 Reviews
3.0 Senior
2/4/2025
The school is okay as a whole. Teachers can be hit or miss. I don't like how some teachers can act like they're annoyed with a student when the student is new and doesn't know how some of the software works. I also don't understand why they don't encourage writing notes online as it can be useful for college. They should also certain freedoms like that and focus on getting student college ready, especially juniors and seniors.
2.0 Senior
2/4/2025
I hated how the administration was so rude and tried to scare the students into behaving. Even simple things that could be told politely need to be told aggressively. It makes going to school miserable. Along with this the school is so hypocritical. For example, our disciplinary administrators sons never go to class yet she gives students ISS many times a day for the very same thing.
5.0 Sophomore
12/23/2024
It is much better than the school I used to study in, back in India. I like this place a lot. I have a lot of friends, and I feel valued, by my teachers, and the faculty.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 34 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/29/2026
I enroll my daughter for more that 3 weeks and this school is a the more worried experience she still not start the class why take too long not recommend for not body
5.0 parent
1/27/2024
My child is a senior and has loved being part of such a diverse community. The curriculum and standards for learning are exceptional and prepare students perfectly for their next chapter (whether that is college or otherwise). For a school of this size, it has always felt like a family to my family....
1.0 parent
8/3/2023
This school is run like a factory with an administration that is all talk and little to no action. There is a serious shortage of qualified teachers and not to mention a morale issue. If you have a student in the exceptional child program, it’s a disaster - severely understaffed and teachers are not...
2.0 other
8/29/2022
Over 4 years at this high school, 2 different principals, a pandemic, and seeing how things are run. -Admin punishing teacher if they don’t do exactly as they say, even then it’s a constant fight to figure out what they want-Teachers are leaving in mass, those that stay don’t have a lot of better op...

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Ardrey Kell High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Charlotte, NC and is served by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,494 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 90% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Ardrey Kell High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $655,658. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fusion Academy Charlotte, British International School, Marvin Academy Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Charlotte has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ardrey Kell High.

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