West Mecklenburg High School

High No virtual instruction Charlotte, NC Grades 09–12 City: Large Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC SchoolScore™ F (48.8)
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West Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte, NC 28214
High No virtual instruction Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ F (48.8)
1,290
Students
74.6
Teachers
17.3:1
Student:Teacher
(980)343-6080
Phone
http://www.cmsk12.org/westmecklenburgHS
Website

West Mecklenburg High School is a public school administered by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district in Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 09–12.

Key statistics: 1,290 students enrolled; a 17.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina High School Average
Enrollment
1,290.0
State avg: 778.0
▲ 66% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.29:1
State avg: 19.6:1
▼ 12% better
Free Lunch %
99.8%
State avg: 76.6%
▲ 30% worse
School Details
School Name
West Mecklenburg High School
NCESSCH ID
370297001286
State School ID
NC-600-579
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
7400 Tuckaseegee Rd
City
Charlotte
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28214
County
Mecklenburg County
Metro Area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
3712
State Leg. Upper
37041
State Leg. Lower
37101
Latitude
35.2474
Longitude
-80.95217
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
1,290
Total Students
👩‍🏫
74.6
Teachers FTE
📐
17.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
74.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)74.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 1,287 99.8%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
LEAID
3702970
State LEA ID
NC-600
Phone
(980)343-6270
Website
http://www.cmsk12.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Charlotte
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$2,055,483K
Federal Revenue
$373,679K
State Revenue
$1,012,094K
Local Revenue
$669,710K
Total Expenditure
$2,399,581K
Instruction Exp.
$1,137,944K
Support Services
$550,354K
Other Current Exp.
$70,670K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of West Mecklenburg High School

1
East Voyager Academy of Charlotte
Charlotte · Elementary
0.2 mi
2
Wilson STEM Academy
Charlotte · Middle
0.4 mi
3
Tuckaseegee Elementary
Charlotte · Elementary
0.6 mi
4
Jackson Day School
Charlotte · Other
1.2 mi
5
Turning Point Academy
Charlotte · High
1.8 mi
6
Allenbrook Elementary
Charlotte · Elementary
2.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about West Mecklenburg High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend West Mecklenburg High School?
1,290 students are enrolled at West Mecklenburg High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does West Mecklenburg High School have?
West Mecklenburg High School has 74.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1.
What grades does West Mecklenburg High School serve?
West Mecklenburg High School serves grades 09 through 12.
Is West Mecklenburg High School a charter school?
West Mecklenburg High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is West Mecklenburg High School located in?
West Mecklenburg High School is located in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area.
What school district does West Mecklenburg High School belong to?
West Mecklenburg High School is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district.
How much does Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools spend per student?
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district spends approximately $1,860,140,310 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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