- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Charlotte, NC
Mallard Creek High School
Federal NCES profile for Mallard Creek High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370297002811
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mallard Creek High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #8 of 24
- high schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mallard Creek High School has class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mallard Creek High School ranks #8 of 24 high schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297002811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-86 students YoY
Mallard Creek High School held near 2,099 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-86 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 106.3 → 113.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-86 students YoY 370297002811 · Charlotte, NC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,068 enr · 19.5:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Mallard Creek High School held near 2,099 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-86 headcount). Teacher FTE added 106.3 → 113.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mallard Creek High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school
Mallard Creek High School
2,068 students
What this shows Mallard Creek High School reports 2,068 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mallard Creek High School compares
Mallard Creek High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 36% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,068 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,068
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,198
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.6 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
224
in-school suspensions + 250 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
White 7.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Mallard Creek High School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mallard Creek High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mallard Creek High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Charlotte
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Myers Park High School
Standard public school
3,225 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Ardrey Kell High School
Standard public school
3,036 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
South Mecklenburg High School
Standard public school
2,534 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
East Mecklenburg High School
Standard public school
2,422 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Palisades High School
Standard public school
2,332 students 34.3:1 students per teacher
Julius L. Chambers High School
Standard public school
2,225 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,068 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mallard Creek High School
How many students attend Mallard Creek High School?
Mallard Creek High School has 2,068 students enrolled. It is a high school in Charlotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 2,185 (2022-23) → 2,099 (2023-24), nearly flat (-86).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mallard Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mallard Creek High School is 19.5:1, which is 23% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mallard Creek High School?
42.0% of students at Mallard Creek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mallard Creek High School?
The largest demographic group at Mallard Creek High School is African American at 69.3% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mallard Creek High School?
Mallard Creek High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mallard Creek High School rank among high schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Mallard Creek High School ranks #8 of 24 high schools in Charlotte, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Mallard Creek High School, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.