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Harding University High School

Public | 9-12 | 862 students

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Posted January 10, 2011

Since the regime change at Harding, and with the new pending enrollment status changes, things are about to get worse than they already are at Harding. The students do not care to learn, nor do they behave in any way shape or form. Furthermore, the administration does not enforce rules fairly. They play favorites with both teachers and students. For the most part, the teachers are efficient. But this school does not look for the students' best interest.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted November 9, 2009

I t is rediculous that there is simply not enough control here at HUHS and I would know because I am a student here!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 21, 2009

My son attends Harding University High school and I must say I'm so very pleased with the school and the teachers. They are supportive and want what's best for the students. The teachers also challenge the students academically and that's just great. Harding also offer alot of pre- college courses. I'm proud to have my son attend Harding University High School!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

As an alumni, I love Harding University High School because it is the only high school in the state with the word 'university' in its title. And it offers the I.B. program for extensive learning. Harding is also a magnet school, which means that a student can live anywhere in Charlotte and attend Harding. The marching band also marched at the Inauguration as well and I am very proud of them.


Posted December 1, 2005

Great School! My daughter is continuing in the IB program, which has continued to challenge her academically. I especially like the 'Teacherease' program that can be used to track your child's progress. The site is kept up-to-date and I receive prompt responses from teachers when I inquiry or have concerns. Mr. Carroll is very much involved with the students and takes a personal interest in each one.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 20, 2005

This is the best school in Charlotte, NC.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 8, 2005

This is a great school. Harding University High is the best high school in CMS and in North Carolina. You build lasting friendships and make very deep connections with the other students. The teachers are excellent and truly try to make every child successful. At Harding my child learns the importance of a successful high school and college education. Also Mr. Carroll is great.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 19, 2005

Last year was the first year my daughter attend and there I feel very pleased with the school teachers there are very concern about all their students and very much involed with them. And the students have a personal relationship with them also. The students feels comfortable to disussed anything to the teacher. I'm glad that my daughter is attending Harding high school.
—Submitted by cynthia rogers, a parent


Posted March 11, 2004

I do enjoy attending Harding because of the challenging courses and extracurricular activities.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 26, 2003

I think that Harding University is an excellent school.My child has been at this school since starting here in 9th grade,she is now in her junior year.Teachers must be doing something right,my daughter has been an honor student here every year,so has most of her friends.I feel that the school place is safe, I don't worry about her when she's at school.Oh,she raves about her English teacher,Mrs.Hill.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 64% in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 59% in 2012.

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Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

196 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

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Femalen/a
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Blackn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
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Proficient in Englishn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

540 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
94%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 82% in 2011.

250 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 83% in 2012.

409 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
>95%
Civics and Economics

The state average for Civics and Economics was 80% in 2011.

202 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
>95%
English I

The state average for English I was 83% in 2012.

505 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
>95%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 77% in 2011.

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United States History

The state average for United States History was 82% in 2011.

191 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students50%
Female58%
Male42%
Black50%
Asian36%
Hispanic50%
Multiracial44%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities14%
Non-disabled students56%
Limited English proficiency33%
Proficient in English54%
Academically giftedn/a

Biology

All Students68%
Female71%
Male64%
Black67%
Asian69%
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities19%
Non-disabled students74%
Limited English proficiency49%
Proficient in English70%
Academically giftedn/a

English I

All Students72%
Female81%
Male60%
Black72%
Asian91%
Hispanic63%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities20%
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiency39%
Proficient in English76%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 90% 31%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
Hispanic 3% 11%
White 3% 54%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 53%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Alicisa Johnson
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (980) 343-6015
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2001 Alleghany St
Charlotte, NC 28208
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Phone: (980) 343-6007

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