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West Charlotte High School

2219 Senior Dr, Charlotte, NC 28216Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,538
Students
Total enrolled
68%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 21% vs nat'l
$15,997
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 12% vs nat'l
16.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 7% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,538 students in grades 09–12 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
12% above average funding
District spends $15,997 per pupil, 12% more than the national average of $14,347.
16.5 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

West Charlotte High School is a very large high in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving grades 09–12 with 1,538 students. The district invests $15,997 per student — 12% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 68% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at West Charlotte High School

1,538
Total Students
16.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
93
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution764 male · 774 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 1,535 students
Student Composition
16%
77%
Asian3%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black77%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370297001285

Academic Outcomes at West Charlotte High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
68
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
68%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,997Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,997
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,039
Student Support$3,039
Administration$1,920
Operations$2,400
Other$1,600
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,997 spent per student, an estimated $7,087 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
32%
State government
52.1%
Local (property tax)
32.2%
Federal programs
15.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 68% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
South Academy of International LanguagesDavidson K-8 SchoolRea Farms STEAM Academy
↓
Middle
Community House MiddleSouthwest Middle SchoolBailey MiddleJay M. Robinson Middle
+4 more
↓
High School
Myers Park High SchoolArdrey Kell High SchoolSouth Mecklenburg High SchoolWilliam Amos Hough High
+14 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyMecklenburg County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools →
Phone: (980)343-6060
NCES ID: 370297001285
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Charlotte seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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2,518 students · 09–12
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High
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
2219 Senior Dr, Charlotte, NC 28216
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.