South Mecklenburg High School

South Mecklenburg High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8900 Park Rd,  Charlotte, NC
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
3.8
4.2
3,259 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Maureen Furr
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
74%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
79%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
74%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
181
Full Time Teachers
181
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
67.9%
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
330:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Hispanic
43.3%
White
28.6%
Black
23.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#34 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 821 Students
North Carolina State University 783 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 706 Students
Appalachian State University 580 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 426 Students
East Carolina University 353 Students
University of South Carolina 308 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 289 Students
Central Piedmont Community College 278 Students
Clemson University 275 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 304 Students
Biology 248 Students
Psychology 199 Students
Nursing 141 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 118 Students
Computer Science 109 Students
Political Science and Government 98 Students
International Business 90 Students
Marketing 77 Students
Criminology 70 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 491 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/20/2025
I have had a great time at South Meck in my past 4 years. South has a great balance of different kinds of people, i have met so many amazing people here. I love Princable Angerer, he shows up to every event even the arts. I have felt supported by my teacher and peers since I came here. I am sad to leave but happy knowing that other people will be able to experience this excellent school.
3.0 Sophomore
2/7/2025
It's been a good experience, I like all of my teachers and the content is very challenging with the courses being rigorous.
5.0 Senior
6/10/2024
My overall experience at South Meck High has been swell. I haven't experience any difficulty with fitting in, doing well in school, or making friends. Everyone is generally friendly, and the teachers are great. I have had a pretty great experience and I recommend this school to others.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 17 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/30/2023
My daughter spent 4 years here and loved it. (She is now at UNC Chapel Hill). Took Advance Placement classes all 4 years, enjoyed dances & sporting events, and had some fantastic teachers. Buildings are independent of each other which allows kids to get outside during class. Have been impressed by l...
4.0 student
5/4/2022
I attend the school, as a student this school is nice most teachers are nice they truly care about you. I had a few teachers check up on me even after I was done with their class. The school tries to motivate students to make the best of high school. The school it’s self has a lot of opportunities s...
1.0 parent
12/14/2021
Terrible school. People have guns and ITs chaos.
3.0 other
5/23/2019
This school has been ok. I actually heard the principal say that "not everybody is meant to go to college". I am not sure what to make of this statement. If students aren't pushed or motivated to perform at a high level academically how will they know if they're college material? Our family's experi...

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South Mecklenburg High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Charlotte, NC and is served by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 3,259 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 74% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. South Mecklenburg High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 79%, 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 $601,038. Discover additional schools in the area, like Charlotte Catholic High School, South Charlotte Baptist Academy, Fusion Academy Charlotte, and more. Learn more about what Charlotte has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Mecklenburg High School.

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