Cuthbertson High School

CHS serves 1913 students in grades 9–12.

Cuthbertson High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school.

Cuthbertson High serves ninth through 12th-grade students and is located in Waxhaw.

Cuthberston's mascot is the Cavalier, and the colors are navy and gold.

CHS AP is an open-enrollment program. Honors classes are offered in all subjects.

Cuthbertson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

1400 Cuthbertson Rd, Waxhaw, NC

Union County Public Schools

4.1

3.4

1,857 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr Jeffery Stout

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1

Average SAT Score
1270

Average ACT Score
27

Math Proficiency
85%

Reading Proficiency
84%

Average GPA
3.67

Graduation Rate
98%

A-

Academics

Teachers

B+

College Prep

Administration

Resources/Facilities

A-

Clubs and Activities

Sports

B-

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.67	Reading Proficiency 84%
Math Proficiency 85%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 23:1 Teachers 82	Full Time Teachers 82
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

College Prep

Average SAT 1270 Math 640 Verbal 630	Average ACT 27 Math 26 English 27 Reading 28 Science 27
Number of AP Courses 20	AP Pass Rate 78.5%
AP Math Enrollment Average	AP Science Enrollment High
Other AP Enrollment Average

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Average

Boys Athletic Participation

High

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

385:1

Student Diversity

Female 50.2%	Male 49.8%
White 70.8%	Hispanic 9.8%
Asian 9.4%	Black 5.9%
Two or more races 3.8%	Native American <1%
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 State University 623 Students

University of North Carolina at Charlotte 608 Students

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 523 Students

Appalachian State University 481 Students

University of North Carolina - Wilmington 385 Students

University of South Carolina 307 Students

East Carolina University 254 Students

Clemson University 239 Students

Western Carolina University 232 Students

Wake Forest University 173 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 248 Students

Biology 202 Students

Psychology 159 Students

Nursing 106 Students

Finance 91 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 85 Students

Kinesiology and Exercise Science 77 Students

Marketing 72 Students

Political Science and Government 72 Students

Computer Science 70 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Senior

10/1/2025

Cuthbertson HS has been home to me since freshman year. I love this school. There is a great sense of inclusion and administrative staff is always willing to help. I am so glad my parents moved to Waxhaw NC, this school system here in Union County has been amazing.

3.0 Sophomore

6/23/2025

People pepper spray and vape in the bathrooms regularly. Students are pretty mean but Cuthbert don't high school has pretty good academics.

5.0 Senior

2/4/2025

Good school to attend, lots of clubs and involvement opportunities. The academics are good, and most teachers are amazing.

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5.0 parent

10/22/2025

I am a parent of a high achieving student who attends this school. My student has had an excellent experience with various school programs, including extracurricular clubs and organizations, the theater and choral programs, and the advanced placement classes and teachers. I believe that this school...

1.0 student

4/28/2025

This school is the most mentally draining school, the staff treats u like u are less then a human. They judge you before they even know you.

1.0 parent

5/13/2024

Cuthbertson High School touts itself as a "10 rated" school, but in the two years we have been there (and years at Cuthbertson Middle School prior), I have yet to see evidence of this. If you have a child that has no health issues whatsoever, they maintain perfect attendance at all times, and they a...

2.0 other

12/13/2023

Where there are amazing teachers, there are horrible ones. The horrible teachers at Cuthbertson High School pick out students with accommodations and make sure they are in the best environment to fail or barely pass their class. Teachers and staff at this school frequently ignore attempts at communi...

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Cuthbertson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Waxhaw, NC and is served by the Union County Public Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,857 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 85% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84% are proficient in reading. Cuthbertson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 27. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marvin Academy Christian School, Union Day School, Abundant Life Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Waxhaw has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cuthbertson High School.

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