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Best 28216 North Carolina Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 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 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1415 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
West Charlotte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2219 Senior Dr
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 1,674 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28216 North Carolina

28216, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9306
Gr: 3-5 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Gr: 6-8 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Gr: K-5
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Gr: K-3 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

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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