Serving 307 students in grades 9-12, Hawthorne Of Health Sciences ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawthorne Of Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hawthorne Of Health Sciences's student population of 307 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hawthorne Of Health Sciences ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne Of Health Sciences is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#470 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
39%
20%
Black
49%
25%
White
4%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorne Of Health Sciences's ranking?
Hawthorne Of Health Sciences is ranked #470 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hawthorne Of Health Sciences?
The graduation rate of Hawthorne Of Health Sciences is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hawthorne Of Health Sciences?
307 students attend Hawthorne Of Health Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hawthorne Of Health Sciences students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne Of Health Sciences?
Hawthorne Of Health Sciences has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Of Health Sciences offer ?
Hawthorne Of Health Sciences offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hawthorne Of Health Sciences part of?
Hawthorne Of Health Sciences is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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