North Mecklenburg High School vs. Hopewell High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North Mecklenburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 2,095 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 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,809 students in grades 9-12, Hopewell High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,095 students
1,809 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
100 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#599 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#821 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
58%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
722
538
Grade 10 Students
601
446
Grade 11 Students
411
429
Grade 12 Students
361
396
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
25%
18%
% Black
60%
49%
% White
9%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
