- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Charlotte, NC
Myers Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Myers Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370297001244
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Myers Park High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #15 of 24
- high schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Myers Park High School has class sizes larger than 89% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Myers Park High School ranks #15 of 24 high schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297001244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-163 students YoY
Myers Park High School held near 3,430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-163 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 164.3 → 169.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-163 students YoY 370297001244 · Charlotte, NC High · LARGE · TRAD
3,225 enr · 19.7:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students)
Myers Park High School held near 3,430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-163 headcount). Teacher FTE added 164.3 → 169.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Myers Park High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Palisades High
Palisades High School
2,332 students
What this shows Myers Park High School reports 3,225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Myers Park High School compares
Myers Park 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 61% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,225 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,225
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 11% 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
Counselors10.1 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 199 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
African American 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Myers Park High School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
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 Myers Park High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardrey Kell High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Similar size | Higher 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palisades High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Myers Park High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 2,332
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar high schools in Charlotte
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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
Providence High School
Standard public school
2,167 students 23.3:1 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 (~3,225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Myers Park High School
How many students attend Myers Park High School?
Myers Park High School has 3,225 students enrolled. It is a high school in Charlotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 3,593 (2022-23) → 3,430 (2023-24), nearly flat (-163).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myers Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Myers Park High School is 19.7:1, which is 25% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Myers Park High School?
25.5% of students at Myers Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Myers Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Myers Park High School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Myers Park High School?
Myers Park High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Myers Park High School rank among high schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Myers Park High School ranks #15 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 Myers Park High School, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students), and William Amos Hough High (2,518 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.