Ardrey Kell high school opened in the Fall of 2006. The school was built to relieve overcrowding at neighboring schools and address the expanding resident occupation in the south Charlotte and lower Providence area.

As of the 2022-2023 school year, AK has over 3,500 students and over 230 staff members. Ardrey Kell is considered one of the top three largest high schools in the state of North Carolina, along with Myers Park and South Mecklenburg high schools. 

Students at Ardrey Kell are exposed to rigorous and equitable instruction, college and career readiness, and enriching activities.

Ardrey Kell has been recognized for multiple years as a School of Distinction, School of Excellence, School of High Growth, School of Exceeded Growth, and a Grade A school as defined by the NC School Report Cards. The school also maintains a consistent graduation rate of over 96%!

Over 93% of teachers are highly qualified educators and certified to teach the content they teach. Over 30 of our teachers are National Board Certified.