For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,682 students in 28216, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28216, NC are 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 64% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (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 72%, 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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28216, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 1,008 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 1,674 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
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 Northwest School Of The Arts and West Charlotte High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28216?
2 public high schools are located in 28216.
What is the racial composition of students in 28216?
28216 public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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