Is Northwest School of the Arts a good school?

Northwest School of the Arts ranks 164 th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northwest School of the Arts?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,008 students attended Northwest School of the Arts.

What is the racial makeup of Northwest School of the Arts?

Students at Northwest School of the Arts are 46% African American, 31% White, 15% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Northwest School of the Arts

Summary:

Northwest School of the Arts is a public magnet high school serving grades 6-12 in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a diverse student population of over 1,000 students. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 25% of high schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northwest School of the Arts stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district and the state of North Carolina in proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 68.1% of 6th graders proficient in reading, compared to 45.4% in the district and 49.5% statewide. The school also excels in college readiness, with 89% of students proficient in English II, compared to 58.9% in the district and 59.7% statewide. Additionally, Northwest School of the Arts ranks in the top 100 high schools in North Carolina for African American and Hispanic students, indicating its ability to effectively serve diverse student populations.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as West Mecklenburg High and Garinger High, Northwest School of the Arts stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher academic proficiency rates and SchoolDigger rankings. This exceptional quality of education, combined with the school's diverse student population and socioeconomic diversity, makes Northwest School of the Arts a standout choice for families in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-12

1415 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216-4549

(980) 343-5500

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
164^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,618

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 1,008

Racial breakdown:

African American:

46.0%

White:

31.1%

Hispanic:

15.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwest School of the Arts ranks better than 82.5% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.2. (See more...)

Compare Details Northwest School of the Arts ranks better than 74.4% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 7^th among 29 ranked high schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.1. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Northwest School of the Arts is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (46%), White (31.1%), Hispanic (15.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest School of the Arts is 16.6, which is the 8^th best among 29 high schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Northwest School of the Arts employs 60.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest School of the Arts is $9,618, which is the 13^th highest among 29 high schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwest School of the Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest School of the Arts 139^th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Northwest School of the Arts in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Northwest School of the Arts 164^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Northwest School of the Arts in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 140^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northwest School of the Arts

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Rank History for all middle school students at Northwest School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	54.09	318^th	598	46.8%
2007	56.43	304^th	606	49.8%
2008	54.89	310^th	620	50.0%
2009	61.27	283^rd	630	55.1%
2010	62.20	268^th	640	58.1%
2011	73.20	166^th	648	74.4%
2012	77.95	112^th	662	83.1%
2013	75.59	135^th	673	79.9%
2014	82.25	94^th	627	85.0%
2015	84.82	86^th	705	87.8%
2016	85.51	70^th	692	89.9%
2017	83.12	91^st	694	86.9%
2018	82.01	93^rd	691	86.5%
2019	84.41	87^th	737	88.2%
2021	81.74	118^th	741	84.1%
2022	83.07	116^th	786	85.2%
2023	81.81	123^rd	784	84.3%
2024	78.20	139^th	793	82.5%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Northwest School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	85.74	27^th	306	91.2%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Northwest School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	96.33	7^th	473	98.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwest School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	86.27	31^st	604	94.9%
2019	90.38	26^th	639	95.9%
2021	82.42	52^nd	633	91.8%
2022	77.86	88^th	689	87.2%
2023	85.47	52^nd	735	92.9%
2024	81.66	75^th	743	89.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Northwest School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	80.38	103^rd	656	84.3%
2019	81.64	97^th	684	85.8%
2021	81.77	97^th	706	86.3%
2022	82.96	104^th	733	85.8%
2023	80.95	118^th	731	83.9%
2024	74.06	162^nd	738	78.0%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Northwest School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	83.83	27^th	475	94.3%
2019	62.35	117^th	504	76.8%
2021	70.37	57^th	478	88.1%

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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Northwest School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	66.87	112^th	416	73.1%
2021	72.26	86^th	448	80.8%
2022	67.63	107^th	450	76.2%
2023	43.22	334^th	452	26.1%
2024	66.60	129^th	461	72.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Northwest School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	76.80	125^th	665	81.2%
2019	82.82	97^th	697	86.1%
2021	73.61	168^th	711	76.4%
2022	74.91	162^nd	748	78.3%
2023	76.78	152^nd	747	79.7%
2024	80.66	120^th	751	84.0%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Northwest School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	90.54	31^st	494	93.7%
2019	90.23	35^th	519	93.3%
2021	89.88	30^th	533	94.4%
2022	87.90	46^th	550	91.6%
2023	85.37	53^rd	559	90.5%
2024	78.01	82^nd	560	85.4%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Northwest School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	91.07	16^th	472	96.6%
2019	89.76	24^th	493	95.1%
2021	73.83	71^st	522	86.4%
2022	80.24	59^th	541	89.1%
2023	89.14	29^th	553	94.8%
2024	94.50	22^nd	564	96.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Northwest School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	92.55	28^th	596	95.3%
2019	91.91	28^th	624	95.5%
2021	93.56	23^rd	632	96.4%
2022	95.44	16^th	658	97.6%
2023	91.97	33^rd	656	95.0%
2024	88.54	59^th	652	91.0%

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

Rank History for Northwest School of the Arts

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Rank History for all high school students at Northwest School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	35.60	325^th	431	24.6%
2007	61.79	126^th	453	72.2%
2008	46.71	276^th	477	42.1%
2009	49.80	256^th	490	47.8%
2010	57.06	219^th	499	56.1%
2011	72.22	71^st	506	86.0%
2012	74.77	45^th	502	91.0%
2013	58.59	84^th	505	83.4%
2014	59.28	119^th	451	73.6%
2015	84.49	22^nd	531	95.9%
2016	79.44	38^th	507	92.5%
2017	84.62	29^th	476	93.9%
2018	81.47	50^th	469	89.3%
2019	79.59	56^th	514	89.1%
2021	70.42	149^th	594	74.9%
2022	70.86	164^th	621	73.6%
2023	80.40	125^th	626	80.0%
2024	73.10	164^th	640	74.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwest School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	82.85	28^th	424	93.4%
2019	80.64	27^th	446	93.9%
2021	64.48	49^th	432	88.7%
2022	74.07	109^th	544	80.0%
2023	76.33	115^th	597	80.7%
2024	68.90	152^nd	613	75.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Northwest School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	83.09	47^th	449	89.5%
2019	78.47	61^st	475	87.2%
2021	68.75	91^st	475	80.8%
2022	68.84	170^th	594	71.4%
2023	79.03	122^nd	588	79.3%
2024	67.89	186^th	602	69.1%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Northwest School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	89.27	15^th	334	95.5%
2022	72.22	44^th	330	86.7%

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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Northwest School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	78.27	34^th	325	89.5%
2021	65.89	113^th	337	66.5%
2022	51.84	237^th	398	40.5%
2024	69.85	113^th	403	72.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Northwest School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	71.11	91^st	463	80.3%
2019	76.26	59^th	488	87.9%
2021	71.22	75^th	481	84.4%
2022	72.47	153^rd	585	73.8%
2023	80.33	129^th	602	78.6%
2024	80.99	131^st	607	78.4%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Northwest School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	85.57	31^st	359	91.4%
2019	86.17	21^st	369	94.3%
2021	76.71	29^th	364	92.0%
2022	74.06	80^th	430	81.4%
2023	86.83	59^th	434	86.4%
2024	76.06	82^nd	437	81.2%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Northwest School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	94.40	10^th	340	97.1%
2019	85.78	21^st	354	94.1%
2021	73.77	33^rd	370	91.1%
2022	77.03	85^th	436	80.5%
2023	84.11	69^th	449	84.6%
2024	77.43	89^th	454	80.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Northwest School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	90.21	16^th	427	96.3%
2019	84.09	32^nd	444	92.8%
2021	85.59	27^th	439	93.8%
2022	75.91	133^rd	534	75.1%
2023	87.98	64^th	537	88.1%
2024	82.85	102^nd	553	81.6%

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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
Thursday, January 17, 2019

Great choice if your child is a musical theatre star or in orchestra. Technical Theatre is outstanding because of the current teacher. Dance department is very weak and offers only one or two performance opportunities per year. Academics are hit or miss. Kids with special needs fall through the cracks. Close Quote

by a teacher
Sunday, August 29, 2010

Northwest School of the Arts provides rigorous training in the visual and performing arts while requiring high academic achievement in the core subjects. The school climate provides a diverse student population with a safe and supportive environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to express their individuality. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Northwest School of the Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	254	264	3	2	9	n/a	n/a	0	532
1989	244	233	4	2	12	n/a	n/a	0	495
1990	240	235	2	1	8	n/a	n/a	0	486
1991	205	257	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	466
1992	188	279	1	1	7	n/a	n/a	-1	475
1993	166	247	7	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	428
1994	256	252	7	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	523
1995	430	335	4	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	781
1996	430	335	4	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	781
1997	546	353	3	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	917
1998	646	425	10	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	1098
1999	668	496	9	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	1193
2000	672	486	6	19	4	n/a	n/a	0	1187
2001	636	532	10	16	6	n/a	n/a	0	1200
2002	561	577	13	22	6	n/a	n/a	0	1179
2003	561	577	13	22	6	n/a	n/a	0	1179
2004	486	650	14	26	7	n/a	n/a	0	1183
2005	435	666	12	25	11	n/a	n/a	0	1149
2006	447	648	15	37	10	n/a	n/a	0	1157
2007	436	560	9	41	5	n/a	n/a	27	1078
2008	417	547	12	59	6	n/a	n/a	32	1073
2009	435	651	13	61	6	n/a	n/a	0	1166
2010	419	593	17	56	7	n/a	n/a	0	1092
2011	393	448	21	51	4	0	48	0	965
2012	384	485	9	60	4	0	39	0	981
2013	364	493	9	62	5	0	48	0	981
2014	370	481	12	69	4	0	47	0	983
2015	380	499	13	73	4	0	50	0	1019
2016	378	500	16	61	6	1	55	0	1017
2017	363	524	18	86	9	1	50	0	1051
2018	357	533	12	128	6	0	47	0	1083
2019	389	518	13	144	1	2	54	0	1121
2020	405	523	11	146	1	3	53	0	1142
2021	394	492	13	134	0	1	49	0	1083
2022	356	466	17	151	2	1	46	0	1039
2023	338	478	21	171	3	0	47	0	1058
2024	313	464	16	152	4	0	59	0	1008

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 Northwest School of the Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	532	33.0	16.1	40.4
1989	495	31.0	15.9	46.5
1990	486	32.0	15.1	53.3
1991	466	38.0	12.2	55.6
1992	475	38.0	12.5	30.9
1993	428	28.0	15.3	42.5
1994	523	43.0	12.2	40.5
1995	781	51.0	15.3	22
1996	781	51.0	15.3	22
1997	917	55.0	16.7	20.1
1998	1098	73.0	15.0	17.2
1999	1193	73.0	16.3	22.7
2000	1187	73.0	16.3	26.8
2001	1200	73.0	16.4	25.8
2002	1179	73.0	16.2	30.2
2003	1179	73.0	16.2	30.2
2004	1183	73.0	16.2	34.7
2005	1149	73.0	15.7	42.1
2006	1157	73.0	15.8	38.9
2007	1078	74.5	14.5	33.2
2008	1073	74.0	14.5	37.5
2009	1166	75.0	15.5	36.5
2010	1092	70.6	15.4	39.7
2011	965	54.2	17.7	39.8
2012	981	57.6	17.0	43.5
2013	981	58.7	16.6	43.9
2014	983	54.1	18.1	41.6
2015	1019	59.0	17.2	41.7
2016	1017	61.0	16.6	38.1
2017	1051	63.1	16.6	39.9
2018	1083	64.5	16.7	36.2
2019	1121	66.0	16.9	33.6
2020	1142	66.8	17.0	29.5
2021	1083	64.5	16.7	22.8
2022	1039	59.7	17.3	18.8
2023	1058	57.9	18.2	30.3
2024	1008	60.7	16.6	40.9

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 Northwest School of the Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	532	33.0	16.1	40.4
1989	495	31.0	15.9	46.5
1990	486	32.0	15.1	53.3
1991	466	38.0	12.2	55.6
1992	475	38.0	12.5	30.9
1993	428	28.0	15.3	42.5
1994	523	43.0	12.2	40.5
1995	781	51.0	15.3	22
1996	781	51.0	15.3	22
1997	917	55.0	16.7	20.1
1998	1098	73.0	15.0	17.2
1999	1193	73.0	16.3	22.7
2000	1187	73.0	16.3	26.8
2001	1200	73.0	16.4	25.8
2002	1179	73.0	16.2	30.2
2003	1179	73.0	16.2	30.2
2004	1183	73.0	16.2	34.7
2005	1149	73.0	15.7	42.1
2006	1157	73.0	15.8	38.9
2007	1078	74.5	14.5	33.2
2008	1073	74.0	14.5	37.5
2009	1166	75.0	15.5	36.5
2010	1092	70.6	15.4	39.7
2011	965	54.2	17.7	39.8
2012	981	57.6	17.0	43.5
2013	981	58.7	16.6	43.9
2014	983	54.1	18.1	41.6
2015	1019	59.0	17.2	41.7
2016	1017	61.0	16.6	38.1
2017	1051	63.1	16.6	39.9
2018	1083	64.5	16.7	36.2
2019	1121	66.0	16.9	33.6
2020	1142	66.8	17.0	29.5
2021	1083	64.5	16.7	22.8
2022	1039	59.7	17.3	18.8
2023	1058	57.9	18.2	30.3
2024	1008	60.7	16.6	40.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwest School of the Arts

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$478 (5.0%)	$9,140 (95.0%)	$9,618

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest School of the Arts

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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 87^th of 737 Middle schools	Ranks 123^rd of 784 Middle schools	3.9%
Ranks 56^th of 514 High schools	Ranks 125^th of 626 High schools	9.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Northwest School of the Arts)	82.2	58.5	23.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	62.4	51	11.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Northwest School of the Arts)	74.5	65.5	9%
6th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	56.9	46.3	10.6%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	49.3	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northwest School of the Arts)	82.6	60.7	21.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	62.3	49	13.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.4	50.1	8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Northwest School of the Arts)	61.9	64.3	2.4%
7th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	55.6	47.4	8.2%
7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	58.8	50.2	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northwest School of the Arts)	85.5	81.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	58.3	45.6	12.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	52.6	44.8	7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Northwest School of the Arts)	76.4	75.6	0.8%
8th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	54.4	49.2	5.2%
8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	55.6	51	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Northwest School of the Arts)	89.1	83.2	5.9%
8th Grade Science (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	75.2	66.6	8.6%
8th Grade Science (North Carolina)	78.6	70.3	8.3%
End of Course Biology (Northwest School of the Arts)	80.7	71.1	9.6%
End of Course Biology (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	60.3	50.6	9.7%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Northwest School of the Arts)	84.9	86.9	2%
End of Course English II (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	61	60	1%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Northwest School of the Arts)	62.9	60.5	2.4%
End of Course Math I (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	42.2	29.2	13%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Northwest School of the Arts)	60.9	77.5	16.6%
End of Course Math III (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	50.2	59.2	9%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1121	1058	5.6%
African American	518	478	7.7%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	13	21	61.5%
Hispanic	144	171	18.8%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	389	338	13.1%
Two or More Races	54	47	13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.6%	30.3%	3.3%

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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
Northwest School of the Arts	Public, Magnet	6-12	1415 Beatties Ford Rd	Charlotte	28216	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-5500	1,008	61	16.6	40.9%	313 (31.1%)	464 (46.0%)	152 (15.1%)	16 (1.6%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (5.9%)	73.1	164^th of 640 public high schools	74.4%		80.4	125^th of 626 public high schools	80.0%	39	61.9	89.0	54.2	70.7	58.8	63.5	67.1	68.1	65.4	68.5	73.4	$9,618	$478	$9,141
West Charlotte High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2219 Senior Dr	Charlotte	28216	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-6060	1,674	103	16.3	99.8%	26 (1.6%)	1,238 (74.0%)	300 (17.9%)	62 (3.7%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (2.7%)	22.8	498^th of 640 public high schools	22.2%		16.9	531^st of 626 public high schools	15.2%	33	37.1	38.9	29.0	44.6								$12,290	$1,386	$10,904
Williams Secondary Montessori	Public, Magnet	7-12	2400 Carmine St	Charlotte	28206	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-0040	362	28	12.9	17.7%	217 (59.9%)	82 (22.7%)	36 (9.9%)	14 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.3%)	74.1	159^th of 640 public high schools	75.2%		81.1	122^nd of 626 public high schools	80.5%	37	60.4	92.3	63.0	79.5		76.1	66.2		75.0	83.8	87.8	$13,612	$958	$12,654
Stewart Creek High	Public, Charter	9-12	2701-F Freedom Dr	Charlotte	28208	Mecklenburg County	Stewart Creek High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(704) 755-5112	335	10	33.1		7 (2.1%)	189 (56.4%)	113 (33.7%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.3%)								(n/a)		15.0
Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology	Public, Magnet	9-12	1430 Alleghany St	Charlotte	28208	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-5992	1,533	85	18.0	98.3%	41 (2.7%)	963 (62.8%)	437 (28.5%)	60 (3.9%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (2.0%)	43.7	343^rd of 640 public high schools	46.4%		50	289^th of 626 public high schools	53.8%	54	44.7	63.9	31.9	61.1								$8,885	$597	$8,288
Harding University High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2001 Alleghany St	Charlotte	28208	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-6007	1,233	81	15.2	99.8%	26 (2.1%)	790 (64.1%)	348 (28.2%)	45 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (1.8%)	10.4	589^th of 640 public high schools	8.0%		11.8	562^nd of 626 public high schools	10.2%	27	24.0	30.2	14.3	33.5								$10,138	$983	$9,155
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	253	16	16.2	98.0%	13 (5.1%)	112 (44.3%)	111 (43.9%)	13 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	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	116	14	8.5	94.8%	4 (3.4%)	41 (35.3%)	67 (57.8%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	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
Central Piedmont Early College	Public	9-13	1228 Elizabeth Avenue	Charlotte	28204	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-1118	178	9	19.7	47.8%	26 (14.6%)	85 (47.8%)	53 (29.8%)	7 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.9%)	90.8	67^th of 640 public high schools	89.5%		8.7	585^th of 626 public high schools	6.5%	518	88.1	86.7	68.8	91.8								$18,854	$1,855	$16,999
Garinger High School	Public	9-12	1100 Eastway Dr	Charlotte	28205	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-6450	1,803	108	16.7	99.8%	57 (3.2%)	597 (33.1%)	1,054 (58.5%)	57 (3.2%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (1.8%)	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

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