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Commonwealth High
High School · Commonwealth High School · Charlotte, NC
A charter high school in Charlotte, NC where students score 56 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5112 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
- Math 17% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 12.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Commonwealth High score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2019, reaching 21% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Commonwealth High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,479
Median home value
$410,800
Median rent
$1,376/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
41.8%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald School of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Intellicor International AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| The Nest AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | 2–12 | 1.5 mi | 33 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Commonwealth High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Commonwealth High is listed in Commonwealth High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Commonwealth High
Commonwealth High is a public high school in Charlotte, NC, part of Commonwealth High School, serving approximately 315 students in grades 9th-12th with a 45:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,451 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Commonwealth High
What grades does Commonwealth High serve?
Commonwealth High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Commonwealth High?
Commonwealth High has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Commonwealth High?
The student-teacher ratio at Commonwealth High is 45:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Commonwealth High rank in NC?
Commonwealth High ranks #2,451 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Commonwealth High's MySchoolScout rating?
Commonwealth High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Commonwealth High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Commonwealth High has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Commonwealth High a charter school?
Yes, Commonwealth High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Commonwealth High a Title I school?
No, Commonwealth High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 45:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Phone
- (704) 899-4998
- 4-Year Graduation
- 12.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28205)
- 51,297
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 34
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28205; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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