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West Mecklenburg High School

7400 Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28214

Ranked 412 of 437 in North Carolina

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West Mecklenburg High School

7400 Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28214

About West Mecklenburg High School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 29%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 29% in Reading.
80
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
11
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1287
Total Students
$60104
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.26%
Asian 4.74%
Hispanic 38.07%
Black 50.82%
Two+ Races 2.8%
Native Am. 0.16%
White
3.26%
Asian
4.74%
Hispanic
38.07%
Black
50.82%
Two+ Races
2.8%
Native Am.
0.16%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1287
45.07%
580 Female
54.93%
707 Male

Student Population

1287 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

257 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

West Mecklenburg High School Contact Information

Address

7400 Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28214

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Phone

(980) 343-6080

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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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

West Mecklenburg High School Class of 2026 Graduation June 13, 2026 The seniors will take part in commencement activities to celebrate the completion of their secondary education. This event honors students who have met academic standards and are ready for postsecondary options. The graduation ceremonies are a formal end to high school studies and a milestone in students’ educational journeys.

FAQ

Q1. What is West Mecklenburg High School known for?

Ans. West Mecklenburg High School serves a diverse student population and offers academic, arts, athletic, and career-focused programs.

Q2. Which career-related programs are available at the school?

Ans. Students study courses in healthcare, business, technology and technical fields to explore a variety of career interests.

Q3. What activities are popular among students?

Ans. Popular choices include athletics, music programs, student organizations, cultural clubs and leadership groups.

Q4. How do students engage with the broader community?

Ans. Projects, partnerships and activities that are community-focused offer students a chance to become part of organizations outside of the school.

Q5. What is one of the school's strengths?

Ans. The school offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular programs to meet the varied interests of its students.

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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