Excellent
#428 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 16% in state
Northwest School of the Arts
High School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1415 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216
- Math 73% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northwest School of the Arts score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northwest School of the Arts 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,977
Median home value
$246,100
Median rent
$1,464/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
50.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28216; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Charlotte High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,674 | Compare → |
| Victory Christian Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Williams Secondary MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 7–12 | 1.1 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Ardrey Kell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 3,605 | 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
- #33 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
Northwest School of the Arts is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest School of the Arts
Northwest School of the Arts is a public high school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 1,008 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest School of the Arts
What grades does Northwest School of the Arts serve?
Northwest School of the Arts serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Northwest School of the Arts?
Northwest School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 1,008 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest School of the Arts is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest School of the Arts rank in NC?
Northwest School of the Arts ranks #428 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Northwest School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Northwest School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest School of the Arts has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northwest School of the Arts a charter school?
No, Northwest School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwest School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Northwest School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest School of the Arts?
40.9% of students at Northwest School of the Arts 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (980) 343-5500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28216)
- 54,052
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 28216; 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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