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East Mecklenburg High School

#2 in Niche Standout High Schools in Charlotte Area
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 377 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B+
    6. Health & Safety
      B-
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      B+
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    East Mecklenburg High School is a highly rated, public school located in Charlotte, NC. It has 2,074 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 1% of students are at least proficient in math and 55% in reading.
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    (980) 343-6430
    6800 Monroe Rd
    Charlotte, NC 28212
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    East Mecklenburg High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    55%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    1%
    Average Graduation Rate
    83%
    Average SAT
    1150
    306 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    129 responses
    AP Enrollment
    9%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $43,391
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $992
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $160,742
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    69%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.42 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.42 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 116 responses
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    • Sporting events
      22%
    • Homecoming/Senior Week/prom/powderpuff
      20%
    • Spirit Week
      18%
    • Dressing up occasionally
      8%
    • Field trips
      6%
    • Spirit Week
      6%
    • Homecoming
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,074
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    54%
    75%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.48 responses
    77%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.48 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.48 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $44,039
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    5.1%
    68%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.62 responses
    77%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.62 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.62 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,674/ year
    National
    $12,239
    87%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.68 responses
    35%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.68 responses
    53%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.68 responses
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    My name is prabath rai! I am from very small village in Jhapa,Nepal! Me and my parents came to United States when I was 12 years old for the better Education and the job opportunities Because in our country we lived our life as poverty, no Proper schools, jobs! My parents used to work as a labor and hardly mark $2 a day! Some days we would go to bed starving, wearing torn cloths, no shoes or slippers! I started At 7th grade here in the United States at East way middle school, I was bullied for bring different back ground. Racism but after graduating from middle school. I went to East neck high school which was life turning movements.I made lot of black and white friends, the teachers were awesome and the school offering AP/IB classes, I played soccer sports! All the facilities were amazing! I graduated from East neck high school in 2018 with GPA of 3:8! Now, I am currently attending University of North Carolina at Charlotte pursuing COMPUTER SCIENCE degree!
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    The best thing about East Mecklenburg High School is how well-run it is. Principal Richard Parker really puts the pal in principal! He connects with the students and inspires both students and teachers to perform better every day. Overall, it is a great school and many are lucky to go there.
    My experience at east meck high was good. Starting my freshman year I was nervous but it was my homeroom teacher Mr. Willis who brought me out my shell. Mr. Willis was a honest and upfront guy who cared about his students. My sophomore year was a little rocky with trying to adjust school and sports together, which I didn't do at all my freshman year. But going into sophomore year I felt good because my classes didn't seem that hard except for chemistry. One teacher that made a lasting impression my sophomore year was Ms. Castle who really taught me that doing my best and succeeding was very important. Ms. Castle always saw the good in me and continued to keep in touch with throughout the rest of high school. My junior year was probably my most best year because I got so much work done even with the classes I had, which were in no way easy. I was blessed to be able to bring up my gpa 3 points, in which I wasn't expecting to happen given the time. My senior started off good in all.