Very Good
#552 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 21% in state
Merancas Middle College-cpcc
High School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Huntersville, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools high school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12010 Verhoeff Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
- Math 100% vs NC 56% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Merancas Middle College-cpcc score 100% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2019, reaching 100% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Merancas Middle College-cpcc 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,513/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntersville), 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
$120,503
Median home value
$441,700
Median rent
$1,722/mo
College educated
55.6%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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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
- #44 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
Merancas Middle College-cpcc is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merancas Middle College-cpcc
Merancas Middle College-cpcc is a public high school in Huntersville, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 190 students in grades 11th-UG with a 47.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #552 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merancas Middle College-cpcc
What grades does Merancas Middle College-cpcc serve?
Merancas Middle College-cpcc serves students in grades 11th through UG.
How many students attend Merancas Middle College-cpcc?
Merancas Middle College-cpcc has an enrollment of approximately 190 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merancas Middle College-cpcc?
The student-teacher ratio at Merancas Middle College-cpcc is 47.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merancas Middle College-cpcc rank in NC?
Merancas Middle College-cpcc ranks #552 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Merancas Middle College-cpcc's MySchoolScout rating?
Merancas Middle College-cpcc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Merancas Middle College-cpcc?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merancas Middle College-cpcc has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Merancas Middle College-cpcc a charter school?
No, Merancas Middle College-cpcc is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merancas Middle College-cpcc a Title I school?
No, Merancas Middle College-cpcc is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merancas Middle College-cpcc?
32.1% of students at Merancas Middle College-cpcc 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
- 190
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 47.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.5%
- Phone
- (980) 343-0035
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 28078)
- 69,907
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
Official sources & links
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.
- 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 28078; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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