Butler High School

Butler High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1810 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd,  Matthews, NC
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
3.7
3.8
1,965 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John Legrand
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
108
Full Time Teachers
108
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
69.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
295:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Hispanic
30.9%
White
30.8%
Black
29.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.2%
Two or more races
2.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#15 Most Diverse 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.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 529 Students
North Carolina State University 391 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 390 Students
Appalachian State University 337 Students
East Carolina University 261 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 252 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 205 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 174 Students
Western Carolina University 170 Students
Central Piedmont Community College 157 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 184 Students
Business 144 Students
Psychology 115 Students
Nursing 110 Students
Computer Science 62 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 55 Students
Marketing 46 Students
Political Science and Government 40 Students
Engineering 38 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 337 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/18/2025
Overall, I've had a good four years at Butler. I've had some really awesome teachers and enjoyed my time on the school swim team.
3.0 Senior
11/25/2024
I would say it's a pretty decent school but at the same time they have room for improvement and could change a few things.
4.0 Senior
11/10/2024
Throughout my highschool years, it was an up and down rollercoaster from me stressing about all of the test and getting good grades from making new friends and making bonds that will last a lifetime.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 13 Reviews
1.0 other
9/16/2024
If I could leave a worse review I would, this school is honestly so terrible I wouldn’t wish it upon my worse enemy.
2.0 student
6/17/2024
This school is horrible if you have any choice do not send your child here the bathrooms are full of smoke and the teachers do not teach they go on constant rants about personal anecdotes. As for the difficulty of the curriculum it is second to none I could get hundreds and sleep through the class....
3.0 parent
5/24/2023
Post covid this school has not been the same. Sports have been lacking but slowly getting back to normal but for the students that lost the opportunity the school offered nothing in exchange. Yearbook staff does not pay attention to the students running the yearbook. 2 years in a row pictures of pre...
1.0 other
10/24/2021
The administration, coaches, athletes and cheerleaders play the race card and seek to show seeds or discontent.

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Butler High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Matthews, NC, in the Matthews neighborhood, and is served by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,965 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Butler High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $571,182. Discover additional schools in the area, like Levine Middle College High, Providence High, Greyfriars Classical Academy, and more. Learn more about what Matthews has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Butler High School.

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