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#664 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 25% in state

Harper Middle College High

High School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC

A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 35009, Charlotte, NC 28235

  • Math 95% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change+21.08 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2021
TrendImproving
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+24.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation20.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio38.2:1
District spending per student$12,198

Students at Harper Middle College High score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency95%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA ProficiencyNot reported
School
State
Not reported

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 90 points across the 5-year record (2017–2021) and has held near 95% recently.

Show all 5 years by subject
2017
Math
5%
2018
Math
95%
2019
Math
95%
2020*
Math
95%
2021*
Math
95%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2017-2021)

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

Based on 5 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Harper Middle College High 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable

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Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
20.3% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools

Schools in district
184
Rank in district
#50 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

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

About Harper Middle College High

Harper Middle College High is a public high school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 153 students in grades 11th-UG with a 38.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #664 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harper Middle College High

What grades does Harper Middle College High serve?

Harper Middle College High serves students in grades 11th through UG.

How many students attend Harper Middle College High?

Harper Middle College High has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harper Middle College High?

The student-teacher ratio at Harper Middle College High is 38.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harper Middle College High rank in NC?

Harper Middle College High ranks #664 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Harper Middle College High's MySchoolScout rating?

Harper Middle College High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Harper Middle College High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harper Middle College High has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).

Is Harper Middle College High a charter school?

No, Harper Middle College High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Harper Middle College High a Title I school?

No, Harper Middle College High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harper Middle College High?

22.2% of students at Harper Middle College High 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
11th – UG
Enrollment
153
Student-Teacher Ratio
38.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Mecklenburg County
4-Year Graduation
95%+
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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.
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, 2017-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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