Westerly Hills Academy

4420 Denver Ave
Charlotte, NC 28208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westerly Hills Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westerly Hills Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Westerly Hills Academy's student population of 446 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
446 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Westerly Hills Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westerly Hills Academy is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2270 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westerly Hills Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westerly Hills Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westerly Hills Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
27%
20%
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Black
65%
25%
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White
2%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Westerly Hills Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westerly Hills Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westerly Hills Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westerly Hills Academy's ranking?
Westerly Hills Academy is ranked #2270 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Westerly Hills Academy?
446 students attend Westerly Hills Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Westerly Hills Academy students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westerly Hills Academy?
Westerly Hills Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westerly Hills Academy offer ?
Westerly Hills Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Westerly Hills Academy part of?
Westerly Hills Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Westerly Hills Academy located?
Westerly Hills Academy is located in the Westerly Hills neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 1 other public schools located in Westerly Hills.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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