Hopewell High School
Hopewell High School, or simply Hopewell, is a public high school within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System that services the northwest area of Mecklenburg County. Located at 11530 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, NC 28078, the school is fed by the surrounding neighborhoods of Mountain Island, Beatties Ford, and western portions of Huntersville. Established in 2001, it is home to 1,809 students and 100 faculty. The school’s mascot is the Titans.
Location
As mentioned previously, Hopewell services the neighborhoods of Mountain Island, Beatties Ford, and Huntersville. These submarkets are in the northwest region of Mecklenburg County and border the county line with both Lincoln and Gaston County. There has been steady development and growth here in recent years with Huntersville being voted one of the best places to live in North Carolina by Rocket Homes. Prominent subdivisions including Birkdale Village and The Overlook at Mountain Island Lake are located within the neighborhood boundaries, and several nature preserves dot the district. As of 2023, the median Household Income for the area’s Zip of 28078 was $113,116. This is close to double the state average of $65,070. The median sales price for the area was $525,667 in September 2023. Shopping centers such as Birkdale, Rosedale, and Northlake Mall provide residents with high-end shopping opportunities. These neighborhoods are accessed via I-485, I-77, Beatties Ford Rd, Gilead Rd, and Sam Furr Rd.
Academics
Hopewell services grades 9-12 and is generally considered a slightly below-average school for academics in the Charlotte area. According to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI), 81% of all 2023 graduates finished school within 4 years compared to the NC State average of 86%. Greatschools did find that 91% of graduates also went on to attend public university for at least 2 years. This puts Hopewell in an interesting spot in terms of college readiness, as those who did graduate continued to excel in higher education programs. The school also offers 18 AP courses, 2 STEM programs, 1 art course, and 1 world language course. Test scores for Hopewell in Math 1, Biology, and English were all below the average for the state of North Carolina. The only exception was in Math 3. Students taking this course scored 16% higher than the state average. As of 2023, there are 100 teachers at Hopewell, resulting in the school having a Student / Teacher Ratio of 18-1.
Test Scores
Average SAT Test Scores: 2022-2023
Hopewell students were underprepared for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) in 2023. According to the NC DPI, students were outscored in all areas of the exam by both their CMS and State counterparts. Hopewell students did however score higher than the average National student in both Reading and Math. The largest disadvantage was in the Reading section, where Hopewell students underperformed close to 6.0% compared to other CMS students. This information points to the school being below average when preparing students for higher education compared to other CMS high schools. The SAT participation rate for the school was 27.5%.
Average ACT Test Scores: 2022-2023
Hopewell also prepared its students poorly for the Aptitude and Critical Thinking test (ACT). Average 2023 scores for English, Math, Reading, and Science were all below those of their CMS, State, and National counterparts. The largest deficit held by Hopewell was in English, where students were outscored by their CMS counterparts 11.1% on average.
4-Graduation Rate
Graduation Rate: 2018-2023
The 4-Year Graduation Rate at Hopewell High School has hovered in the mid to low 80% range since 2018. This is roughly in line with the average for the CMS system though it is below that of the State. The school has seen a stark decline in the graduation rate since the COVID-19 pandemic, dropping to around 81% in the three years since the onset of the virus in 2020. This trend is similar to that of CMS and the State, though it is clear that Hopewell was more seriously impacted.
Food Assistance Programs
Hopewell High School, as well as all CMS schools, provides meals for underprivileged students via the CMS School Nutrition Services system. This service provides both breakfast and lunch options to students across Mecklenburg County. According to Mecklenburg County Public Health, approximately 15% of households are food insecure, so this program is a welcome addition to Hopewell’s cafeteria.
How to Enroll
If you are interested in enrolling at Hopewell High School, there are a few things you need:
Use the CMS Geoportal to confirm your place of residence is within the appropriate school district here.
Compile documents necessary for enrollment. These requirements can be found here.
Download and complete the enrollment packet. Can be found on the far right side of the page here.
Submit your application to the school. This is required to be done in person and typically by appointment.
