East Mecklenburg High School

Summary:

East Mecklenburg High School is a public magnet high school in Charlotte, North Carolina that serves 2,409 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district.

East Mecklenburg High School has a diverse student population, with 39.68% Hispanic, 33.46% African American, 19.22% White, and 5.35% Asian students. The school consistently ranks in the top half of North Carolina high schools, with strong performance on End-of-Course exams, particularly in Math III and English II. However, the school struggles with Math I proficiency, an area that needs improvement. The school's White, multi-racial, African American, and Hispanic student subgroups perform relatively well, ranking in the top 20-40% of high schools in the state, while the Asian and Homeless student subgroups face more challenges.

Compared to other high schools in the area, such as Providence High School and Garinger High School, East Mecklenburg High School demonstrates a consistent ability to support a diverse student population and prepare them for academic success. The school's strengths in Math III and English II, as well as its relatively high performance for low-income students, suggest it is an effective option for families in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 6800 Monroe Rd
       Charlotte, NC  28212-6821


(980) 343-6430

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
287th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,101 Help


Feeder schools for East Mecklenburg High School:

Elementary:    Greenway Park Elementary
    Idlewild Elementary
    Lansdowne Elementary
    Rama Road Elementary
Middle:    McClintock Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  2,372

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
39.8%
African American:
32.7%
White:
19.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.9% Help


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Compare Details East Mecklenburg High School ranks better than 55.2% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 11th among 29 ranked high schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at East Mecklenburg High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.8%), African American (32.7%), White (19.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Mecklenburg High School is 18.3. 17 high schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Mecklenburg High School is $9,101. 17 high schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Mecklenburg High School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Mecklenburg High School 287th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See East Mecklenburg High School in the ranking list.)

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 140th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Mecklenburg High School

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Rank History for all students at East Mecklenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.97 309th 431 28.3%
2007 57.93 160th 453 64.7%
2008 57.81 172nd 477 63.9%
2009 61.22 152nd 490 69.0%
2010 54.53 242nd 499 51.5%
2011 53.91 253rd 506 50.0%
2012 58.22 165th 502 67.1%
2013 46.05 178th 505 64.8%
2014 52.08 143rd 451 68.3%
2015 59.01 123rd 531 76.8%
2016 54.71 133rd 507 73.8%
2017 61.46 127th 476 73.3%
2018 55.38 178th 469 62.0%
2019 52.11 189th 514 63.2%
2021 55.18 240th 594 59.6%
2022 56.83 250th 621 59.7%
2023 49.20 295th 626 52.9%
2024 52.10 287th 640 55.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at East Mecklenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.29 21st 185 88.6%
2019 76.03 34th 195 82.6%
2023 58.31 87th 249 65.1%
2024 62.13 82nd 261 68.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Mecklenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.70 92nd 147 37.4%
2019 42.65 86th 173 50.3%
2021 32.68 84th 124 32.3%
2022 48.79 56th 156 64.1%
2023 35.28 133rd 226 41.2%
2024 42.77 124th 262 52.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at East Mecklenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.42 91st 349 73.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Mecklenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.46 114th 424 73.1%
2019 51.70 128th 446 71.3%
2021 55.58 91st 432 78.9%
2022 58.53 169th 544 68.9%
2023 45.68 269th 597 54.9%
2024 50.29 245th 613 60.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at East Mecklenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.91 9th 44 79.5%
2023 23.94 39th 45 13.3%
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Rank History for Female students at East Mecklenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.87 203rd 449 54.8%
2019 52.08 188th 475 60.4%
2021 54.52 162nd 475 65.9%
2022 56.04 250th 594 57.9%
2023 47.31 308th 588 47.6%
2024 50.05 292nd 602 51.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at East Mecklenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.30 86th 349 75.4%
2019 61.34 84th 364 76.9%
2021 59.40 79th 334 76.3%
2022 71.25 47th 330 85.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at East Mecklenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.44 139th 325 57.2%
2021 68.75 85th 337 74.8%
2022 61.02 183rd 398 54.0%
2023 61.82 173rd 403 57.1%
2024 59.64 203rd 403 49.6%
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Rank History for Male students at East Mecklenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.02 184th 463 60.3%
2019 48.62 196th 488 59.8%
2021 53.58 155th 481 67.8%
2022 55.86 229th 585 60.9%
2023 48.97 278th 602 53.8%
2024 51.68 278th 607 54.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at East Mecklenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.96 58th 77 24.7%
2019 41.99 59th 89 33.7%
2021 56.50 41st 83 50.6%
2022 57.62 46th 91 49.5%
2023 48.42 60th 98 38.8%
2024 63.67 44th 101 56.4%
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Rank History for African American students at East Mecklenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.32 62nd 359 82.7%
2019 64.08 60th 369 83.7%
2021 67.60 48th 364 86.8%
2022 69.24 91st 430 78.8%
2023 57.79 129th 434 70.3%
2024 55.91 135th 437 69.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at East Mecklenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.74 73rd 340 78.5%
2019 50.92 115th 354 67.5%
2021 55.57 82nd 370 77.8%
2022 53.12 156th 436 64.2%
2023 44.55 223rd 449 50.3%
2024 50.03 179th 454 60.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at East Mecklenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.68 66th 427 84.5%
2019 76.84 58th 444 86.9%
2021 74.34 59th 439 86.6%
2022 82.16 97th 534 81.8%
2023 81.85 101st 537 81.2%
2024 81.44 111th 553 79.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Open Quote Class of 2014, headed to graduate school to pursue an Ed.S. in School Psychology in the fall! I loved East Mecklenburg and the environment and opportunity it provided! Principal Parker is a fantastic principal who genuinely cares about his students and school. They even made a t-shirt with his face on it, they love him so much!! GO EAGLES! Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, June 9, 2016

Open Quote This is a very mismanaged school because of the horrid principal. He only cares about his own image with the district and treats teachers who advocate for themselves like complete garbage. The behavior of the students is terrible, and the academics very weak. Do not send your child there. Close Quote



Enrollment information for East Mecklenburg High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1815 508 42 10 3 n/a n/a 0 2378
1989 1738 589 46 15 4 n/a n/a 3 2395
1990 1263 426 43 13 3 n/a n/a 0 1748
1991 1212 426 56 25 6 n/a n/a 0 1725
1992 1128 429 61 23 3 n/a n/a -10 1634
1993 1116 478 59 25 1 n/a n/a 0 1679
1994 1096 514 52 27 1 n/a n/a 0 1690
1995 956 445 45 23 1 n/a n/a 0 1470
1996 956 445 45 23 1 n/a n/a 0 1470
1997 880 458 50 28 5 n/a n/a 0 1421
1998 1191 601 70 39 10 n/a n/a 0 1911
1999 1196 637 55 54 12 n/a n/a 0 1954
2000 1187 644 55 52 13 n/a n/a 0 1951
2001 1205 675 62 87 10 n/a n/a 0 2039
2002 1067 884 80 146 10 n/a n/a 0 2187
2003 1067 884 80 146 10 n/a n/a 0 2187
2004 997 990 82 198 8 n/a n/a 0 2275
2005 873 1027 71 256 6 n/a n/a 0 2233
2006 794 1142 87 303 11 n/a n/a 0 2337
2007 700 1003 102 315 6 n/a n/a 33 2159
2008 590 917 110 281 2 n/a n/a 47 1947
2009 569 1106 114 330 6 n/a n/a 0 2125
2010 544 1114 125 342 7 n/a n/a 0 2132
2011 432 843 119 285 11 0 71 0 1761
2012 403 814 106 287 12 0 64 0 1686
2013 412 824 148 334 11 0 64 0 1793
2014 413 860 151 342 10 2 68 0 1846
2015 397 839 150 377 8 1 68 0 1840
2016 384 825 163 407 7 1 74 0 1861
2017 394 822 153 456 8 0 74 0 1907
2018 405 885 176 531 9 2 66 0 2074
2019 398 862 163 577 5 0 63 0 2068
2020 402 808 152 613 4 0 58 0 2037
2021 418 802 149 691 5 1 40 0 2106
2022 406 729 143 819 5 2 37 0 2141
2023 463 806 129 956 4 3 48 0 2409
2024 461 775 134 945 5 3 49 0 2372

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Mecklenburg High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2378 129.0 18.4 7
1989 2395 130.0 18.4 8.5
1990 1748 124.0 14.0 8.2
1991 1725 115.0 15.0 8.3
1992 1634 115.0 14.2 5.9
1993 1679 91.0 18.5 7.7
1994 1690 94.0 18.0 10.3
1995 1470 91.0 16.2 15.3
1996 1470 91.0 16.2 15.3
1997 1421 88.0 16.1 13.7
1998 1911 113.0 16.9 11.7
1999 1954 113.0 17.3 17.4
2000 1951 113.0 17.3 18.1
2001 2039 113.0 18.0 13.5
2002 2187 113.0 19.4 24.6
2003 2187 113.0 19.4 24.6
2004 2275 113.0 20.1 31.2
2005 2233 113.0 19.8 39.9
2006 2337 113.0 20.7 42.6
2007 2159 157.2 13.7 42.5
2008 1947 150.4 12.9 42.8
2009 2125 148.3 14.3 45.9
2010 2132 134.1 15.9 56.1
2011 1761 111.4 15.7 56.4
2012 1686 103.4 16.3 61.2
2013 1793 99.6 18.0 64.1
2014 1846 111.6 16.5 61.1
2015 1840 111.0 16.5 57.8
2016 1861 113.0 16.4 57.9
2017 1907 111.3 17.1 57.7
2018 2074 113.9 18.2 53.9
2019 2068 121.1 17.0 51.4
2020 2037 121.9 16.7 46.6
2021 2106 119.5 17.6 36.8
2022 2141 118.4 18.0 29.1
2023 2409 123.3 19.5 42.2
2024 2372 129.5 18.3 99.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Mecklenburg High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2378 129.0 18.4 7
1989 2395 130.0 18.4 8.5
1990 1748 124.0 14.0 8.2
1991 1725 115.0 15.0 8.3
1992 1634 115.0 14.2 5.9
1993 1679 91.0 18.5 7.7
1994 1690 94.0 18.0 10.3
1995 1470 91.0 16.2 15.3
1996 1470 91.0 16.2 15.3
1997 1421 88.0 16.1 13.7
1998 1911 113.0 16.9 11.7
1999 1954 113.0 17.3 17.4
2000 1951 113.0 17.3 18.1
2001 2039 113.0 18.0 13.5
2002 2187 113.0 19.4 24.6
2003 2187 113.0 19.4 24.6
2004 2275 113.0 20.1 31.2
2005 2233 113.0 19.8 39.9
2006 2337 113.0 20.7 42.6
2007 2159 157.2 13.7 42.5
2008 1947 150.4 12.9 42.8
2009 2125 148.3 14.3 45.9
2010 2132 134.1 15.9 56.1
2011 1761 111.4 15.7 56.4
2012 1686 103.4 16.3 61.2
2013 1793 99.6 18.0 64.1
2014 1846 111.6 16.5 61.1
2015 1840 111.0 16.5 57.8
2016 1861 113.0 16.4 57.9
2017 1907 111.3 17.1 57.7
2018 2074 113.9 18.2 53.9
2019 2068 121.1 17.0 51.4
2020 2037 121.9 16.7 46.6
2021 2106 119.5 17.6 36.8
2022 2141 118.4 18.0 29.1
2023 2409 123.3 19.5 42.2
2024 2372 129.5 18.3 99.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for East Mecklenburg High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $501 (5.5%) $8,599 (94.5%) $9,101

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Mecklenburg High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 189th of 514 High schoolsRanks 295th of 626 High schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (East Mecklenburg High School)52.653
 0.4%
   End of Course Biology (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)60.350.6
 9.7%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (East Mecklenburg High School)69.464.2
 5.2%
   End of Course English II (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)6160
 1%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (East Mecklenburg High School)30.220
 10.2%
   End of Course Math I (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)42.229.2
 13%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (East Mecklenburg High School)58.369
 10.7%
   End of Course Math III (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)50.259.2
 9%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20682409
 16.5%
African American862806
 6.5%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian163129
 20.9%
Hispanic577956
 65.7%
Pacific Islander03
White398463
 16.3%
Two or More Races6348
 23.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.4%42.2%
 9.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Mecklenburg High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,372 students attended East Mecklenburg High School.

Students at East Mecklenburg High School are 40% Hispanic, 33% African American, 19% White, 6% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

East Mecklenburg High School ranks 287th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

East Mecklenburg High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Greenway Park Elementary
Elementary : Idlewild Elementary
Elementary : Lansdowne Elementary
Elementary : Rama Road Elementary
Middle : McClintock Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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