West Mecklenburg High
Charlotte, NC 28214
Phone: (980) 343-6080
Fax: (980) 343-6079
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 1279 students
Charlotte's West Mecklenburg High is a public school that serves grades 9-12 in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10.
West Mecklenburg High is a public school located in Charlotte, NC. 1279 students attend West Mecklenburg High.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 2/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Course Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Grade Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
| College Readiness | 2/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, using 2025 Average ACT score data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, using 2025 ACT percent college ready data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and using 2025 demographic data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
| Student Growth | 1/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
Posted: June 13, 2026
My cousin was jumped by a group of students and the principal at the school failed to take actions. Today was his graduation and the principal took away his promotion. I will contact the superintendent to make sure everyone is held accountable.
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Posted: June 10, 2026
This is school has very educated urban staff. Everybody there is honest and understanding about what goes on in the community. No one gets left behind and the environment is completely safe.
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Posted: February 4, 2024
Administration is terribly unsupportive, unresponsive, unprofessional, and lacking in overall professionalism. Overcrowded due to an entire side of the city being forced into the school despite many other high schools being in the area. Transportation is a nightmare. Athletics are a joke, they haven't had an indoor track team for years and they don't seem to care much about having one.
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Posted: February 1, 2024
This school needs some major improvement. I feel that many of the staff members lack professionalism, and the teachers are not really teaching or safeguarding the children. The school is old and is poorly cleaned. My child complained about how disgusting the restrooms are and how they hardly ever have toilet paper or soap. Lacks special education support and adherence to programs.
Posted: February 1, 2024
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Posted: November 30, 2016
My daughter is a freshman and is in JROTC. The principal and staff are very caring. The PTSA and the booster club really care about the students and what they are trying to do. They had an excellent Athletic program with great coaches expecially coach Lawing. They also have many different options for kids to take study courses.
Posted: August 31, 2016
I call regarding a transfer for my daughter they didn't provide any good information the person who spoke with didn't have idea what i was talking about please have more professional personal,
Posted: February 19, 2016
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Posted: February 19, 2016
Very happy with the school. Some great changes have taken place and my kid would have not got the guidance he got here, if it was not for the school.
Posted: June 18, 2014
I recently moved to the South Charlotte area for a better job. My daughter attended this school as a freshman and sophomore. Although West Meck had a bad reputation and I was worried of my daughter attending, it is not what everyone says. Like every high school, there are fights but none violent, serious or best of all involving my child. She is now attending one of the "best schools in Charlotte" which I can say is very untrue. This school may be looked down by the people who believe the silly rumors, but I know it is wonderful.
Posted: January 13, 2014
This school has some really good classes. They prepare you for college and helps you on your career.
Posted: August 7, 2013
I had 3 kids go to this school... each were different, none ever had teachers that cared much unless they did something wrong. I found it very hard to communicate with anyone there and I am a very involved parent. I would not recommend y ou sending your kids there at all.
Posted: July 13, 2013
i sent my child to west mecklenburg he had i horrible past with a c average but after the 1st quarter his grades were rising and excellent they are hands on and amazing
Posted: November 2, 2011
I graduated from West Mecklenburg High School class of 2011. I can say that I would not trade my four years spent there for anything in the world. If you enter West Mecklenburg with the a positive attitude and spirit then the sky is the limit and there is nothing that you cant do. Many people complain and form opinions about the school before they enter the doors.Many have a warped and very negative idea about the school.Considering the limited supplies and resources the school is provided with, a majority of the staff does an excellent job with what they are given. Most of the parents who complain the most, are the parents of the children that are unruly and cause most of the problems. Some people complain and do absolutely nothing to better the school. With all these complaints, I bet none of those complaining could name one thing they did to help! I love West Meck because it taught me to work hard to accomplish my goals regardless of my surroundings. I am in college, in the honors program at my university, and am attending on a full presisential scholarship! That is what West Meck did for me! I love my school and when I am wealthy one day I plan to give back to it.
Posted: August 16, 2011
I have a daughter who attends West Meck and I have to be honest that I was a little worried about her transferring from Myers Park. However, I am a very involved parent and my daughter is a very well manner, respectful, and intelligent student. So with those qualities, partnered with support from her teachers and staffs, my daughter had an excellent Freshman year 2010-2011. This coming school year I am expecting great things again. Parents and students who constantly complain should step back and look at themselves and reevaluate their participation and involvement at the school. You can not blame the teachers/staff for your child's performance if you as the parents are not standing behind your own child and if the students aren't giving 100%. Education starts at home.
Posted: June 30, 2011
It appears from me, based on some of these comments, maybe the school, teachers and staff are not the problem. It is the parents and kids. Some of your spelling and grammar is terrible. How much time did you folks spend teaching your children the basics and following up on homework? Not much I would guess.
Posted: June 28, 2011
I had two sons that atended this school. this school is the worst. It seems like the prinicple and staff does not want to help the kids suceed. My son was bullied my gang members EVERY DAY. My husband went to the school on many occasions to speak to the priniciple and she act like she did not have time. I called and she could not return any calls. she basically trasnfered me to someone else to handle the situation and nothing was done. the kids continued to bother him and my son never got anything done. this is the worst. DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS TO THIS SCHOOL. HAWTHORNE IS MUCH BETTER
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