North Mecklenburg High School is a high school in Huntersville, North Carolina. The school mascot is the Viking, and the school colors are royal blue, red, and white. Founded in 1951, the school was integrated during the 1960s. The principal is Stephanie Hood.
Serving 1,854 students in grades 9-12, North Mecklenburg High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,854 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Mecklenburg High serves the northern part of Huntersville, NC, covering an area of approximately 32.2 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 6.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Mecklenburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
North Mecklenburg High School's student population of 1,854 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,854 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence without Exception
School Rankings
North Mecklenburg High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Mecklenburg High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#665 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)70-74%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
55%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
The Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Mecklenburg High School's ranking?
North Mecklenburg High School is ranked #665 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are North Mecklenburg High School often compared to?
North Mecklenburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopewell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Mecklenburg High School?
The graduation rate of North Mecklenburg High School is 86%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend North Mecklenburg High School?
1,854 students attend North Mecklenburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of North Mecklenburg High School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Mecklenburg High School?
North Mecklenburg High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Mecklenburg High School offer ?
North Mecklenburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Mecklenburg High School part of?
North Mecklenburg High School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The students at this school are a joke. All they want to do is slide by with a D or C and hang out with their friends, skip class, and sell things to eachother. It starts as simple candy sales. Buy packs of candy fro a local Walmart and sell them to students. But othes sell illegal drugs on cmpus! The teachers are joke. Some spend 25% of the classtime actually teaching while the rest of the time s devoted to talking o a movie everyday! Especially one teacher, Mrs. Vicky Armstrong. She is a racist teacher who spent all day talking. If one student had their phone out, if they're back, they get a warning to ut it away. But if she didnt like them, she confiscated it the first time with no warning! She even allowed one of her students to talk on the phone and have a conversation right in the middle of class! She spends all of her time sitting behind a desk. Her Level 2 class makes the lesson for Level 1 while she sits back and do nothing. She lets students who are not in her class walk in and spend time they should be in their own clsses learning! It is a wonder why he is still working at school for such conduct.
5 10/10/2025
I am a sophomore in the IB program, and I love it here! This school is what you make of it, and you have to put in hard work to get back satisfying results.
4 10/10/2025
I am a sophomore in the IB program. I am enrolled in two AP classes, two DP (Diploma Program) classes, one standard, and the rest are IB MYP. Most of my peers take one or two APs, and about half take one DP. I participate in one club and one sport, and the workload is manageable though requires focus. I've met some really great people here and made some amazing friends. Some of my teachers could improve their teaching styles, but I have good things to say about many of them. My physics teacher is fun and teaches an arguably difficult subject very effectively. My chemistry teacher is passionate, sympathetic with the students, entertains the class, and teaches subject matter clearly. The reason I don't give North Mecklenburg High a 5.0 is the facilities; due to lack of funding, there are several construction flaws and the great majority of the buildings are ancient. Like many other things, money would fix this.
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