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East Mecklenburg High School

6800 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28212

Ranked 385 of 437 in North Carolina

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East Mecklenburg High School

6800 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28212

About East Mecklenburg High School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%
Reading 64%
State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 64% in Reading.
130
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
2372
Total Students
$60104
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 19.44%
Asian 5.65%
Hispanic 39.84%
Black 32.67%
Two+ Races 2.07%
Native Am. 0.21%
White
19.44%
Asian
5.65%
Hispanic
39.84%
Black
32.67%
Two+ Races
2.07%
Native Am.
0.21%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2372
51.35%
1218 Female
48.65%
1154 Male

Student Population

2372 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

395 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

East Mecklenburg High School Contact Information

Address

6800 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28212

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Phone

(980) 343-6430

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:15 AM - 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

East Mecklenburg High School Class of 2026 graduation ceremony June 13, 2026. Charlotte school graduating seniors will have commencement exercises at Truliant Amphitheater It is a ceremony that celebrates their academic achievements and signifies the end of their high school careers. Graduation is a big milestone for students heading to college, careers and other postsecondary opportunities.

FAQ

Q1. What is East Mecklenburg High School known for?

Ans. East Mecklenburg High School is known for its International Baccalaureate program, its diverse student body and its long history in Charlotte.

Q2. Why do students choose the IB programme at East Mecklenburg?

Ans. The programme emphasizes research, critical thinking, writing, and global perspectives across subjects.

Q3. What activities are especially popular at East Mecklenburg High School?

Ans. Athletics, orchestra, theater, debate, and cultural organizations attract students with a wide range of interests.

Q4. How does the school reflect Charlotte's diversity?

Ans. Students come from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and the school has a truly international community.

Q5. What makes East Mecklenburg High School distinctive?

Ans. The school has a unique identity due to the combination of IB academics and a diverse student population.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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