Commonwealth High

Charter School 241 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

241

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

34.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Commonwealth High
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	90
Black	96
Asian	3
Two or More	25
American Indian	3

Black
96 (39.8 %)
Hispanic
90 (37.3 %)
Two or More
25 (10.4 %)
White
24 (10.0 %)
Asian
3 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Commonwealth High School
Phone:	(704)899-4998
Website:	http://commonwealthhs.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	34.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 55

Grade 10 71

Grade 11 72

Grade 12 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Commonwealth High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	55
Grade 10	71
Grade 11	72
Grade 12	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Commonwealth High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	119	49.4%
Male	122	50.6%

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