Lake Norman High School is located in Mooresville, North Carolina. The school is a part of the Iredell-Statesville school system. The name of the school comes from nearby Lake Norman.
Serving 1,964 students in grades 9-12, Lake Norman High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,964 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Norman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lake Norman High School's student population of 1,964 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,964 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
White, Black, Midnight blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence is our tradition.
School Rankings
Lake Norman High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Norman High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)82%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
6%
25%
White
73%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)92%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Norman High School's ranking?
Lake Norman High School is ranked #206 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Lake Norman High School often compared to?
Lake Norman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mooresville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Norman High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Norman High School is 92%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lake Norman High School?
1,964 students attend Lake Norman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lake Norman High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Norman High School?
Lake Norman High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake Norman High School offer ?
Lake Norman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lake Norman High School part of?
Lake Norman High School is part of Iredell-Statesville Schools School District.
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