West Mecklenburg High School
| West Mecklenburg High School | |
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Charlotte, North Carolina US |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1951 |
| School district | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
| Principal | Mr. Casey Jones |
| Staff | 165 |
| Enrollment | 2,158 |
| Mascot | Hawks |
| Website | schools |
West Mecklenburg High School, colloquially known as West Meck is a high school located in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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.
Upon opening in 1951, the school's original mascot was known as the West Meck Indian. The yearbook correlated the same theme by being known as "The Tomahawk" which it is still called to this day (09/2010).
Rugby: Won the Division I State Championships defeating previous champions East Mecklenburg High School 25-12 in the finals and crushed Providence High School 32-12.
Coordinates: 35°14′51″N 80°57′09″W / 35.2475°N 80.9524°W
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