For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,039 students in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Charlotte, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Washington Heights is Northwest School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Washington Heights, Charlotte, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 58% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Charlotte, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more 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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Charlotte, NC (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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Charlotte, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Charlotte, NC include Northwest School Of The Arts.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Charlotte?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Charlotte public high schools minority enrollment is 66% 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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