Harding University High School

Harding University High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2001 Alleghany St,  Charlotte, NC
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
3.1
3.3
1,619 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Eric Ward
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.13
Graduation Rate
68%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.13
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
520
Verbal
530
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
18.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
242:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Black
60.3%
Hispanic
32.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
White
1.8%
Two or more races
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 A&T State University 240 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 227 Students
Winston-Salem State University 181 Students
North Carolina Central University 173 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 171 Students
North Carolina State University 147 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 136 Students
Appalachian State University 112 Students
East Carolina University 110 Students
Central Piedmont Community College 101 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 76 Students
Nursing 67 Students
Psychology 62 Students
Biology 41 Students
Computer Science 41 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 33 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 25 Students
Criminology 24 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 23 Students
Small Business Management 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 332 Reviews
3.0 Senior
3/11/2025
I like this school but it has some major issues with the bmt's and school readiness.I feel like if the prinicipal did more and become more involved there wouldnt be any issue.
4.0 Senior
11/14/2023
The worst parts of my experience at Harding was my sophomore year. Only because we had no principal at the time and our lovely Dr Ward had passed away. And the school just fell apart and was on the news almost everday . I was embarrassed to even tell people what school I went to. But overall Harding has gotten much better and becoming more of a safe environment for me to be able to come to school.
5.0 Alum
7/19/2022
Harding University High is the best school in Charlotte and overall it has everything diversity, safety. resources, and many more, but more importantly it has unity in cultures and that is just amazing and it's always welcomes it peoples.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 6 Reviews
2.0 parent
3/7/2024
The teachers are alright, but the classes don't have a challenge. They are basic classes. Most electives aren't useful for the life ahead. The food is alright. Overall, I would not recommend.
1.0 parent
3/7/2024
This school is alright but i recommend other schools. My child has been bullied and his test scores have been decreasing lately. It makes me feel bad for enrolling him in this school. The teachers do not care about teaching and i'm so sorry if your child is in this school. I do not recommend taking...
5.0 parent
2/5/2023
Great Campus environment the staff are great
5.0 parent
6/27/2015
My daughter attended there all 4 years as an IB student. I like the rigorous courses they offer, because students need to be prepared for college, and this school did that.The PTA and Band Association were great, except that they need more parental support to help get many more positive things going...

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Harding University 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 1,619 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Harding University High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.13, the graduation rate is 68%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $275,801. Discover additional schools in the area, like Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology, Charlotte Lab School, Northwest School of the Arts, and more. Learn more about what Charlotte has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Harding University High School.

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