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South Mecklenburg High School

Charlotte, North Carolina · Grades 9 to 12 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

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About South Mecklenburg High School

South Mecklenburg High School is a public school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving grades 9 through 12. Enrollment was 2,534 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Charlotte. There are about 17.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (142.4 teachers in all). Families comparing options will find 42 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 186 schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Mecklenburg County.

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School facts

Address	8900 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone	(980) 343-3600
School district	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	2,534
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	142.4
Students per teacher	17.8
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Mecklenburg County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370297001274). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does South Mecklenburg High School serve?

South Mecklenburg High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend South Mecklenburg High School?

South Mecklenburg High School reported 2,534 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Mecklenburg High School?

About 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 2,534 students and 142.4 teachers in federal data.

Is South Mecklenburg High School a public or charter school?

South Mecklenburg High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is South Mecklenburg High School in?

South Mecklenburg High School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/charlotte-mecklenburg-schools/

Where is South Mecklenburg High School located?

South Mecklenburg High School is at 8900 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210. The phone number is (980) 343-3600.

How many other schools are near South Mecklenburg High School?

There are 42 other schools within 5 miles of South Mecklenburg High School in our directory.