Summary:
Ardrey Kell High School is a public high school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving 3,529 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, Ardrey Kell consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a 4-star or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Ardrey Kell's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages on End-of-Course (EOC) exams. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 81.9% proficiency in Biology, 83.4% in English II, 57.4% in Math I, and 87.4% in Math III, compared to the state averages of 53.4%, 59.7%, 36.9%, and 57.6%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 45.4% White, 12.16% African American, 12.33% Hispanic, and 27.2% Asian, is noteworthy compared to some nearby schools, such as Providence High School and Marvin Ridge High, which also perform at a high level.
Ardrey Kell's commitment to equity and inclusion is evident in its strong performance across different racial subgroups, including Asian, African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students, as well as English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Gifted and Talented students. This consistent high performance, coupled with the school's diverse population and low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggests a robust educational ecosystem in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area, with several high-performing schools like Providence High School and Marvin Ridge High providing excellent educational opportunities for families.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
110th of 640 North Carolina High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,345
Feeder schools for Ardrey Kell High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 21.0
Number of students: 3,605
Racial breakdown:
White:
43.2%
Asian:
30.4%
Hispanic:
11.8%
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African American:
11.4%
Two or more races:
2.7%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.6%
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