Built in the similar style as its sister school, Ardrey Kell High School, Mallard Creek is a three-story, pre-cast concrete building, surrounding a large central courtyard.

The school is located near the I-485 belt loop in Mecklenburg County, and the Highland Creek community.

The school shares practice fields and the athletic stadium with nearby Mallard Creek Community Park, and local community athletic groups.

[2] The school's football team won three straight NCHSAA 4AA State Championships in 2013, 2014, and 2015.

The boys track and field team won the Outdoor NCHSAA 4A State Championship in 2015.