CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (more commonly referred to as CMS) is the second largest school district in North Carolina with a student enrollment of approximately 132,000.  CMS is the twentieth largest school district in the nation.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education governs CMS and is made up of 9 members.  The CMS Board of Education oversees 19 high schools, 32 middle schools and 94 elementary schools.  CMS is constantly growing to accommodate the influx of new residents to the Charlotte-Metro area.

CMS High Schools by area are as follows:

University and Northern Mecklenburg
Hopewell High School :  Located in the rapidly growing area of North Mecklenburg County, Hopewell High School was founded in 1991 to serve the areas of Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson.  Hopewell offers Advanced Placement, College Prep and technology courses along with performing arts and a wide range of varsity and junior varsity sports.

Hopewell athletic teams are known as the Titans and their main rival is North Mecklenburg.

Mint Hill, Matthews, and Eastern Mecklenburg
David W. Butler High School (1997, Bulldogs)
East Mecklenburg High School (1950, Eagles)
Garinger High School (1959, Wildcats)
Independence High School (1967, Patriots)
Providence High School (1989, Panthers)

Pineville and Southern Mecklenburg
Ardrey Kell High School (2006, Knights)
Myers Park High School (1951, Mustangs)
Olympic High School (1966, Trojans)
South Mecklenburg High School (1959, Sabres)
E.E. Waddell High School (2001, Raiders)

Western Mecklenburg
Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology (2003, Cardinals)
Harding University High School (1935, Rams)
Northwest School of the Arts (1996, Dragons)
West Charlotte High School (1938, Lions)
West Mecklenburg High School (1951, Hawks better known as the Indians)