West Mecklenburg High School

West Mecklenburg High School, colloquially known as West Meck, is a high school located in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System and was opened in 1951. The sports teams are known as the Hawks. Besides providing the standard state-mandated high school curriculum, the school also hosts several programs designed for advanced study, including the Academy for Medical Science, the Academy for Tourism and Travel, and Academy of International Languages.

West Mecklenburg High School
Address
West Mecklenburg High School
West Mecklenburg High School
7400 Tuckaseegee Rd

Charlotte
,
North Carolina
28214

United States
Coordinates35°14′51″N 80°57′09″W
Information
TypePublic
Established1951 (1951)
School districtCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
CEEB code340705
PrincipalCasey Jones
Staff109.68 (FTE)[1]
Enrollment1,545 (2017–18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio14.09[1]
Color(s)Maroon and white
        
NicknameHawks
Websiteschools.cms.k12.nc.us/westmecklenburgHS/Pages/Default.aspx

History

Upon opening in 1951, the school's original mascot was known as the West Meck Indian. The yearbook corresponded to the theme by being known as The Tomahawk. West Mecklenburg's mascot has since been changed to the Hawks.[2]

Athletics

Sport teams at West Mecklenburg High School include:[3]

  • Football
  • Cheerleading
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Basketball
  • Track and Field
  • Swimming
  • Wrestling
  • Baseball
  • Softball

Notable alumni
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References
  1. "West Mecklenburg High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  2. West Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC).MaxPreps. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  3. https://www.cmsathleticzone.com/page/show/4216655-teams
  4. "Tommy Helms Statistics". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  5. Best of the Best: Charlotte Personalities. Charlotte Magazine. Retrieved Dec 22, 2019.
  6. Uncloudy Days. Retrieved Dec 22, 2019.
  7. "Chad Tracy Statistics". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  8. Gene's Service - Gene Whisnant. genewhisnant.com. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
  9. Shaun Wilson Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved Dec 22, 2019.


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