For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,001 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 75%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28216, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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