School Profile
School Profile
MISSION
The mission of CMHS is to graduate all students as empowered problem solvers, continual learners, and productive citizens.
COMMUNITY
CMHS opened in 2009. It is in the high-growth, western portion of the City of
Concord in Cabarrus County, near North Carolina’s largest tourist attractions (Charlotte Motor Speedway and Concord Mills Mall) and city (Charlotte).
SCHOOL HONORS
CMHS has received the Honors School of Excellence and School of Excellence Awards, been ranked as a Top Ten High School in North Carolina by US News and World Report and one of America’s Top 500 High Schools by Newsweek. For several years in a row, CMHS earned an “A” rating on the 2022 NC School Report Card.
CURRICULUM
Cox Mill High School is on a 4x4 block schedule. Students have a variety of curriculum opportunities designed to assist them in meeting graduation requirements and college and career readiness.
A full range of standard, honors, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered at CMHS. A list of advanced course offerings can be found on the back of this profile. Most AP courses are available to 11th and 12th graders only, with a few available to 10th graders.
In addition to the traditional courses taught on-site, students may participate in distance learning programs that earn high school credit (NC Virtual Public Schools) or dual enrollment credit (Career & College Promise).
Number of AP Courses offered 2022-23: 20 (Twenty)
Number of AP Courses offered 2023-24: 19 (Nineteen) Number of AP Courses offered 2024-25: 18 (Eighteen)
Number of AP Courses offered 2025-26: 18 (Eighteen)
ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (AoIT)
CMHS’s Academy of Information Technology (AoIT) – a NAF Academy – bridges the gap between industry and education by providing students focused curriculum and real-world exploration through internships and work-based learning experiences. Students must apply for this academy program as rising 9th graders
GPA & GRADING
CMHS calculates both unweighted and weighted Grade Point Averages
(GPA). Courses are graded on a 10-point, numeric scale (A=90-100, B= 80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F≤59) though some transcripts may show letter grades from previous schools. GPA is reported on an unweighted 4.0 scale and a weighted 5.0 scale. Honors classes earn an extra .5 point; AP and College Transfer Pathway CCP classes earn an extra 1 point. GPA and class rank are calculated at the conclusion of each semester. Students must have a semester in attendance at Cox Mill High School to be ranked.
Due to COVID-19, North Carolina instituted standardized, coded grading expectations for Spring 2020 courses. Grades of A or B earned actual numeric grades. Grades of C or D earned PC19 (no GPA impact). Grades of F earned WC19 (no GPA impact). Students had the opportunity to convert passing grades to their numeric equivalent or PC19 at their discretion.
GRADUATION
Graduating students must meet North Carolina’s Future Ready Core as well as local requirements set by Cabarrus County Schools. Students may earn Honor Graduate status by achieving the appropriate Weighted GPA. Visit the school webpage for more information. CMHS’s graduation rate >95% annually.
PROFILE – ACADEMIC
CMHS Class of 2025: Approximately 417 Students
Average GPA: 3.61 Weighted, 3.33 Unweighted
SAT (Class of 2024): 618 Reading, 632 Math, 1250 Combined
ACT (Class of 2024: February 2025 State Administration)
21.3 English, 23.6 Math, 23.3 Reading, 22.3 Science, 23.3 STEM, 22.6 Composite
PROFILE – DEMOGPRAHIC
Student Body: 1762 Students
Grades: 9 – 12
Free/Reduced Lunch Rate: 14%
Ethnicity: 22% African American, 1% American Indian, 20% Asian/Pacific
Islander, 44% Caucasian, 8% Hispanic/Latino, 5% Multiracial
Post HS Plan: 75% 4-Year College, 10% 2-Year College, 2% Military, 5% Work
EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
Students in all grades may enhance their high school experience via a range of extracurricular activities that include academic, athletic, performing arts, visual arts, and service-oriented options. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in opportunities that enhance a holistic education and college and career readiness. CMHS athletic teams include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, marching band, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling. Students can select from more than 30 clubs and other groups for non-athletic opportunities. Visit the CMHS website for a list of extracurricular offerings.
Required Courses
English I
English II
English III English IV
NC Math I
NC Math 2
NC Math 3
Advanced Math
Earth & Environmental Science
Biology
A Physical Science
Civics Literacy World History
American History
Economics and Personal Finance
Health & PE
World Language Level 1 (recommended)
World Language Level 2 (recommended)
HONORS & AP COURSES 2025-26
English I – IV, AP English Language, AP English Literature, NC Math 1 – 4, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Earth & Env Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Forensic Science, Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics I, AP Chemistry, World History, Civic Literacy, American History, Economics & Personal Finance, AP Human Geography, AP Psychology, AP US History, AP World History, AP US Gov & Politics Fine & Performing Arts Proficient & Advanced Levels, AP Studio Art, Adobe Digital, Adobe Visual, Adobe Video, Accounting I & II, Biomedical Technology, Drafting I, II & III, Entrepreneurship I & II, Foods & Nutrition I & II, Culinary & Hospitaility I & II, Hospitality & Tourism Management I & II, Health Science I & II, Marketing I & II, Microsoft Excel, Nursing Fundamentals, Python Programming I & II, AP Computer Principles, AP Computer Science