Merancas Middle College-cpcc serves 181 students in grades 11-13.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 11-13
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Merancas Middle College-cpcc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Merancas Middle College-cpcc's student population of 181 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-13
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Merancas Middle College-cpcc is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
43%
25%
White
28%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Merancas Middle College-cpcc?
The graduation rate of Merancas Middle College-cpcc is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Merancas Middle College-cpcc?
181 students attend Merancas Middle College-cpcc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Merancas Middle College-cpcc students are Black, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merancas Middle College-cpcc?
Merancas Middle College-cpcc has a student ration of 45:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Merancas Middle College-cpcc offer ?
Merancas Middle College-cpcc offers enrollment in grades 11-13
What school district is Merancas Middle College-cpcc part of?
Merancas Middle College-cpcc is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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