David W. Butler High School was established in 1997 and is located in Matthews, North Carolina, United States. Butler's campus is 74 acres. The mascot is the bulldog and school colors are black, red and silver. Its boundary includes most of Matthews, and a portion of Mint Hill.
Serving 1,843 students in grades 9-12, Butler High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,843 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Butler High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Butler High School's student population of 1,843 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,843 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Black, Red, Silver
School Rankings
Butler High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butler High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#271 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
31%
21%
Black
29%
25%
White
30%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butler High School's ranking?
Butler High School is ranked #271 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Butler High School often compared to?
Butler High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Butler High School?
The graduation rate of Butler High School is 89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Butler High School?
1,843 students attend Butler High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Butler High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butler High School?
Butler High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Butler High School offer ?
Butler High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Butler High School part of?
Butler High School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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