West Charlotte High School vs. Northwest School Of The Arts
Should you attend West Charlotte High School or Northwest School Of The Arts? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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
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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,538 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 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,058 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
1,538 students
1,058 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
23% | 77%
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2111 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#327 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
72%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
73%
Graduation Rate
65%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
142
Grade 7 Students
-
148
Grade 8 Students
-
140
Grade 9 Students
571
207
Grade 10 Students
448
167
Grade 11 Students
258
130
Grade 12 Students
261
124
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
16%
16%
% Black
77%
45%
% White
2%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
