Serving 315 students in grades 9-12, Commonwealth High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 6% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Commonwealth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Commonwealth High School's student population of 315 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Commonwealth High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Commonwealth High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2579 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
43%
21%
Black
42%
25%
White
6%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
6%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Commonwealth High School's ranking?
Commonwealth High School is ranked #2579 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Commonwealth High School?
The graduation rate of Commonwealth High School is 6%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Commonwealth High School?
315 students attend Commonwealth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Commonwealth High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Commonwealth High School?
Commonwealth High School has a student ration of 45:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Commonwealth High School offer ?
Commonwealth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Commonwealth High School part of?
Commonwealth High School is part of Commonwealth High School District.
In what neighborhood is Commonwealth High School located?
Commonwealth High School is located in the Sheffield Park neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 2 other public schools located in Sheffield Park.
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