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 2,061 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 18:1 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,061 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- 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 2,061 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,061 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Year Founded
1951
Colors
White, Blue, Red
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 0.58, 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
#665 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
29%
21%
Black
58%
25%
White
6%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 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 87%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend North Mecklenburg High School?
2,061 students attend North Mecklenburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of North Mecklenburg High School students are Black, 29% 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 18:1, 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 District.
School Reviews
4 3/16/2020
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.
5 6/3/2014
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.
2 7/23/2011
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.
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