For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,943 students in 28216, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28216, NC are Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School, Northwest School Of The Arts and West Charlotte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28216 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28216, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28216 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwest School Of The Arts, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 28216, NC Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Grades: 4-12
| 1,347 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,058 students
Rank: #33.
West Charlotte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2219 Senior Dr
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6060
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 1,538 students
28216, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9306
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9306
Grades: 3-5
| 864 students
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Grades: 6-8
| 946 students
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Oaklawn Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Grades: K-3
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28216, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28216, NC include Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School, Northwest School Of The Arts and West Charlotte High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28216?
3 public high schools are located in 28216.
What is the racial composition of students in 28216?
28216 public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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