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#1155 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 44% in state

Butler High School

High School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Matthews, NC

A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1810 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, NC 28105

  • Math 75% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 59% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.6% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+18.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.4 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation21.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$12,198
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at Butler High School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency75%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency59%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 67% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
73%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
73%
ELA
63%
2025
Math
75%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Butler High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,839/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Matthews), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$104,242

Median home value

$389,100

Median rent

$1,663/mo

College educated

52.2%

Homeownership

67.8%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
21.3% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Covenant Day SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8K–122.2 mi996Compare →
Metrolina Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.3K–123.1 mi1,124Compare →
Metrolina Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition3.9PK–123.1 mi1,124Compare →
Matthews Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4PK–123.5 mi142Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools

Schools in district
184
Rank in district
#76 of 179
District spending per student
$12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Butler High School is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Butler High School

Butler High School is a public high school in Matthews, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 1,843 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,155 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Butler High School

What grades does Butler High School serve?

Butler High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Butler High School?

Butler High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,843 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Butler High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Butler High School rank in NC?

Butler High School ranks #1,155 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Butler High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Butler High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Butler High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Butler High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Butler High School a charter school?

No, Butler High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Butler High School a Title I school?

No, Butler High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Butler High School?

46.8% of students at Butler High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,843
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
108
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Mecklenburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 28105)
45,922
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
39.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28105; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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