Very Good
#718 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 27% in state
Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences
High School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1411 Hawthorne Ln, Charlotte, NC 28205
- Math 52% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 53% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military and Global LeadershipEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Metro SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Leadership AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Epiphany School of CharlottePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–9 | 2.0 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #52 of 179
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences
Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences is a public high school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 253 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #718 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences
What grades does Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences serve?
Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences?
Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences rank in NC?
Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences ranks #718 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences a charter school?
No, Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences a Title I school?
No, Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences?
98.0% of students at Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (980) 343-6011
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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