Harding University High School

2001 Alleghany St
Charlotte, NC 28208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,619 students in grades 9-12, Harding University High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 65% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harding University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Harding University High School's student population of 1,619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,619 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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School Rankings

Harding University High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harding University High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1882 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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27%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harding University High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harding University High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
39%
20%
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Black
55%
25%
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White
2%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
This chart display the diversity score of Harding University High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Harding University High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harding University High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harding University High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harding University High School's ranking?
Harding University High School is ranked #1882 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Harding University High School often compared to?
Harding University High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Phillip O Berry Of Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harding University High School?
The graduation rate of Harding University High School is 65%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Harding University High School?
1,619 students attend Harding University High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Harding University High School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harding University High School?
Harding University High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harding University High School offer ?
Harding University High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harding University High School part of?
Harding University High School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.

School Reviews

3   6/16/2023
it is a great school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - KJohns

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 65% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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