Commonwealth High

Public, Charter 9-12

5112 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205

(704) 899-4998

District: Commonwealth High School

Student/teacher ratio: 34.4

Number of students: 241

Racial breakdown:

African American:

39.8%

Hispanic:

37.3%

Two or more races:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Commonwealth High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.42. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (39.8%), Hispanic (37.3%), two or more races (10.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Commonwealth High is 34.4. (See more...)

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Rank History for Commonwealth High

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Rank History for all students at Commonwealth High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2015	11.52	448^th	531	15.6%
2017	5.82	438^th	476	8.0%
2018	1.13	468^th	469	0.2%
2019	1.42	509^th	514	1.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Commonwealth High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	3.69	417^th	424	1.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Commonwealth High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	0.85	445^th	449	0.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Commonwealth High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	1.35	462^nd	463	0.2%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Wednesday, December 19, 2018

I was dismayed to learn that students are able to use specific "helps" to do their work including tests and that another student was told by a teacher to take a final for a different student to be able to pass. This school is pushing kids through, trying to earn them credit that they have not truly earned. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Commonwealth High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	4	161	4	46	0	0	6	221
2016	9	182	1	57	2	0	10	261
2017	4	153	1	51	4	0	4	217
2018	12	162	3	65	2	1	12	257
2019	24	171	3	62	0	0	20	280
2020	22	103	3	57	0	0	28	213
2021	17	100	3	72	0	0	11	203
2022	12	80	1	62	0	0	11	166
2023	24	96	3	90	3	0	25	241

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Commonwealth High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	221	5.0	44.2	98.6
2016	261	10.0	26.1	0
2017	217	8.5	25.5	96.8
2018	257	8.0	32.1	45.9
2019	280	9.5	29.4	42.1
2020	213	8.0	26.6	n/a
2021	203	7.0	29.0	n/a
2022	166	5.0	33.2	n/a
2023	241	7.0	34.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Commonwealth High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	221	5.0	44.2	98.6
2016	261	10.0	26.1	0
2017	217	8.5	25.5	96.8
2018	257	8.0	32.1	45.9
2019	280	9.5	29.4	42.1
2020	213	8.0	26.6	n/a
2021	203	7.0	29.0	n/a
2022	166	5.0	33.2	n/a
2023	241	7.0	34.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Commonwealth High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course English II (Commonwealth High)	7.4	8.3	0.9%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	280	241	13.9%
African American	171	96	43.9%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	62	90	45.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	24	24
Two or More Races	20	25	25%

Schools Near Commonwealth High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Commonwealth High	Public, Charter	9-12	5112 Central Ave	Charlotte	28205	Mecklenburg County	Commonwealth High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(704) 899-4998	241	7	34.4		24 (10.0%)	96 (39.8%)	90 (37.3%)	3 (1.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.4%)								(n/a)		35.0
East Mecklenburg High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6800 Monroe Rd	Charlotte	28212	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-6430	2,409	123	19.5	42.2%	463 (19.2%)	806 (33.5%)	956 (39.7%)	129 (5.4%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	48 (2.0%)	52.1	287^th of 640 public high schools	55.2%		49.2	295^th of 626 public high schools	52.9%	8	54.9	67.7	16.8	70.1								$9,101	$501	$8,599
Garinger High School	Public	9-12	1100 Eastway Dr	Charlotte	28205	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-6450	1,677	98	17.0	99.8%	59 (3.5%)	597 (35.6%)	934 (55.7%)	47 (2.8%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	34 (2.0%)	8.3	607^th of 640 public high schools	5.2%		11.1	567^th of 626 public high schools	9.4%	40	19.9	28.1	8.2	33.0								$10,714	$1,102	$9,612
Cochrane Collegiate Academy	Public	6-12	6200 Starhaven Dr	Charlotte	28215	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-6460	918	46	19.7	97.8%	22 (2.4%)	245 (26.7%)	612 (66.7%)	32 (3.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	33.6	415^th of 640 public high schools	35.2%		24.8	478^th of 626 public high schools	23.6%	63	41.7	53.2	30.2	51.0	32.4	21.9	19.9	19.9	18.0	26.1	29.8	$10,602	$1,223	$9,379
Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences	Public, Magnet	9-12	1411 Hawthorne Ln	Charlotte	28205	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-6011	294	20	14.9	48.3%	13 (4.4%)	129 (43.9%)	121 (41.2%)	24 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	29.1	459^th of 640 public high schools	28.3%		40	352^nd of 626 public high schools	43.8%	107	42.4	55.8	26.1	37.9								$15,697	$1,485	$14,213
Military and Global Leadership	Public, Magnet	9-12	1411 Hawthorne Lane Ste A	Charlotte	28205	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-6011	162	11	14.4	46.3%	10 (6.2%)	48 (29.6%)	101 (62.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	11	585^th of 640 public high schools	8.6%		20	507^th of 626 public high schools	19.0%	78	30.0	38.5		20.6								$12,227	$794	$11,434
Charlotte Secondary	Public, Charter	6-12	8601 McAlpine Park Dr	Charlotte	28211	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte Secondary School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(704) 295-0137	175	12	15.0		23 (13.1%)	85 (48.6%)	51 (29.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.1%)	13.5	562^nd of 640 public high schools	12.2%		18.9	516^th of 626 public high schools	17.6%	46	23.5	44.4	15.4	23.8	10.0	35.3	9.1	30.0	11.8	27.3	40.9
Cato Middle College High School	Public	11-12	8120 Grier Rd Suite 171-B	Charlotte	28215	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-1452	201	4	50.2	33.8%	23 (11.4%)	119 (59.2%)	34 (16.9%)	14 (7.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.0%)								(n/a)				68.8								$6,516	$289	$6,226
Independence High School	Public	9-12	1967 Patriot Dr	Charlotte	28227	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-6900	2,022	115	17.5	42.3%	387 (19.1%)	581 (28.7%)	872 (43.1%)	120 (5.9%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	56 (2.8%)	34.4	409^th of 640 public high schools	36.1%		30.7	430^th of 626 public high schools	31.3%	21	50.3	52.0	24.2	51.3								$9,395	$592	$8,803
Myers Park High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2400 Colony Rd	Charlotte	28209	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-5800	3,593	164	21.8	25.5%	2,067 (57.5%)	758 (21.1%)	556 (15.5%)	98 (2.7%)	11 (0.3%)	4 (0.1%)	99 (2.8%)	69.2	186^th of 640 public high schools	70.9%		73.9	157^th of 626 public high schools	74.9%	29	72.9	74.0	38.6	74.8								$7,885	$340	$7,545

Frequently Asked Questions about Commonwealth High

How many students attend Commonwealth High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 241 students attended Commonwealth High.

What is the racial makeup of Commonwealth High?

Students at Commonwealth High are 40% African American, 37% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 10% White, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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