West Charlotte High School vs. Northwest School Of The Arts
Should I attend West Charlotte High School or Northwest School Of The Arts? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Charlotte High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Northwest School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,453 students in grades 9-12, West Charlotte 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 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 1,039 students in grades 6-12, Northwest School Of The Arts 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 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
1,453 students
1,039 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
23% | 77%
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1755 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#452 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
70%
Graduation Rate
63%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
147
Grade 7 Students
-
136
Grade 8 Students
-
158
Grade 9 Students
570
187
Grade 10 Students
383
170
Grade 11 Students
269
145
Grade 12 Students
231
96
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
14%
15%
% Black
77%
45%
% White
2%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%