East Mecklenburg High School vs. Charlotte Secondary
Should I attend East Mecklenburg High School or Charlotte Secondary? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
East Mecklenburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Charlotte Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 2,141 students in grades 9-12, East Mecklenburg High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher 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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 181 students in grades 6-12, Charlotte Secondary 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 10-14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
2,141 students
181 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#366 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#2175 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
85%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
8
Grade 7 Students
-
17
Grade 8 Students
-
24
Grade 9 Students
810
36
Grade 10 Students
552
26
Grade 11 Students
416
36
Grade 12 Students
363
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
n/a
% Hispanic
38%
31%
% Black
34%
44%
% White
19%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
11%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
