Below Average
#2337 of 2,648 schools in NC
West Mecklenburg High School
High School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7400 Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214
- Math 16% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Mecklenburg High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Mecklenburg 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 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,618
Median home value
$258,400
Median rent
$1,570/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Day SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 919 | Compare → |
| Turning Point AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Harding University High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,233 | Compare → |
| Phillip O Berry Academy of TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,533 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #144 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
West Mecklenburg High School is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Mecklenburg High School
West Mecklenburg High School is a public high school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 1,287 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,337 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Mecklenburg High School
What grades does West Mecklenburg High School serve?
West Mecklenburg High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Mecklenburg High School?
West Mecklenburg High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Mecklenburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Mecklenburg High School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Mecklenburg High School rank in NC?
West Mecklenburg High School ranks #2,337 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is West Mecklenburg High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Mecklenburg High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 West Mecklenburg High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Mecklenburg High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Mecklenburg High School a charter school?
No, West Mecklenburg High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Mecklenburg High School a Title I school?
No, West Mecklenburg High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Mecklenburg High School?
99.8% of students at West Mecklenburg 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
- 1,287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.5%
- Phone
- (980) 343-6080
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28214)
- 42,197
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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.
- 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 28214; 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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