For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,487 students in 28205, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28205, NC are Military And Global Leadership, Hawthorne Academy Of Health Sciences and Garinger High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28205 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28205, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28205 have a Graduation Rate of 48%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hawthorne Academy Of Health Sciences, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28205, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Military And Global Leadership
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1411 Hawthorne Lane Ste A
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6011
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6011
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Hawthorne Academy Of Health Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1411 Hawthorne Ln
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6011
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6011
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Garinger High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6450
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,803 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Commonwealth High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5112 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 899-4998
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 899-4998
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
28205, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 Briar Creek Rd., Dd400
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 355-2077
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 355-2077
Gr: 6-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1092
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1092
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1093
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1093
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1473
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1473
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Midwood High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1817 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3697
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3697
Gr: 9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28205, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28205, NC include Military And Global Leadership, Hawthorne Academy Of Health Sciences and Garinger High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28205?
4 public high schools are located in 28205.
What is the racial composition of students in 28205?
28205 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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