At a glance
Reported students
1,791
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
98.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
653
Butler High School: 1,791 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
18.2:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,959
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.8:1
What the reported data says about Butler High School
Butler High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Matthews. It is one of 185 current school records connected to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. NCES reports 1,791 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.2:1, close to the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (31.2%) and Black (30.4%). English learners represent 11.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Butler High School
- 1How do the reported 18.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 98.41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.6%
- Hispanic31.2%
- Black30.4%
- Asian7.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
21 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hopewell High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,851 reported students
North Mecklenburg High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,854 reported students
Garinger High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,877 reported students
West Charlotte High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,008 reported students
Rocky River High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,562 reported students
Independence High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,024 reported students
Public schools near Butler High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levine Middle College High Sch High · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | 11–13 | 216 | 0.9 mi |
| Charlotte Secondary High · Charter · Charlotte Secondary School | 06–12 | 157 | 3.9 mi |
| Providence High School High · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | 09–12 | 2,167 | 4.1 mi |
| Independence High School High · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | 09–12 | 2,024 | 5.3 mi |
| East Mecklenburg High School High · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | 09–12 | 2,422 | 5.4 mi |
| Sun Valley High High · Union County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,272 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Butler High School
What grades does Butler High School serve?
Butler High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
How many students attend Butler High School?
Butler High School reported 1,791 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,959 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Butler High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.2:1, based on 1,791 students and 98.41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Butler High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Butler High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Butler High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Butler High School in?
Butler High School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, based in Charlotte, NC, which operates 185 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Butler High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Levine Middle College High Sch (0.9 mi), Charlotte Secondary (3.9 mi), Providence High School (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.