COMMONWEALTH HIGH SCHOOL
Commonwealth High is a public charter high school that is part of the Commonwealth High School school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 257 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 8 teachers, Commonwealth High has a student/teacher ratio of about 32:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Based on the information provided by their official website, **Commonwealth High** is a private, non-traditional educational institution located in the Plaza Midwood area of Charlotte, North Carolina. The school distinguishes itself through a highly individualized approach to learning, focusing on students who may benefit from a more flexible, self-paced, or supportive environment than what is typically found in a traditional large-scale high school setting.
The academic program at Commonwealth High is centered on a mastery-based curriculum, allowing students to progress through coursework as they demonstrate competency rather than adhering to a rigid semester schedule. This structure is designed to accommodate diverse learning styles and personal timelines, making it a frequent choice for students seeking credit recovery, accelerated graduation paths, or a personalized environment that prioritizes one-on-one attention from faculty.
For more information, contact Commonwealth High at (704) 899-4998 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 899-4998
http://commonwealthhs.com/
COMMONWEALTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Charlotte, NC with about 257 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
NC State Board of Education - District:
- Commonwealth High School
- Total Students:
- 257
- Teachers:
- 8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 257 students
- Black or African American
- 63.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- White
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 38.9%
- Male
- 61.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.