Northwest School of the Arts
Northwest School of the Arts
About This School
Preschool | Grades 6-12 | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Northwest School of the Arts is located in Charlotte, NC and is one of 174 schools in Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools. It is a magnet school that serves 965 students in grades 6-12.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Northwest School of the Arts did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Northwest School of the Arts's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Northwest School of the Arts had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Northwest School of the Arts's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Northwest School of the Arts did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Northwest School of the Arts's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Northwest School of the Arts had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Northwest School of the Arts's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
1415 Beatties Ford, Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| West Charlotte High School 0.6 miles |  |
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| New Life Christian Academy School Of The Arts 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| John T Williams Middle School 1.1 miles | |
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| Victory Christian Center School 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| Performance Learning 1.7 miles |  |
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Northwest School of the Arts
I've been to quite a number of schools and NWSA is by far the best. The student body is essentially made up of working artists and they are all encouraged to grow in their field. Not only do we have a strong arts program, the academics are also outstanding. Students are accepted by almost everyone no matter what their financial background, ethnicity, or orientation. I would definately recomend Northwest for any creative students who are considering applying.
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Christy Rushing: I love it! So much so that I have volunteered over 150 hrs this school year.
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The school is focused on arts education and most students care genuinely about eachother. As a current student myself and having been here since 6th grade, I can say 1st hand this school is amazing if your looking to improve your artistic ability.
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Northwest School of the Arts
Not a good school for middle school children that may need a little extra attention from the teacher.
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Northwest provides students with a welcoming environment that is not provided by any other school. Most students do NOT care if you are black, white, hispanic, gay or straight, they will welcome you with open arms. Here, at Northwest, we are provided with a rigorous education in both the arts and academics.
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Scott bennett: Not so good, all they teach the kids about is how bad white people are.
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Northwest is "simply the best." We provide a rigorous program in the arts as well as academics. The teachers are master instructors who also understand the diverse student population and challenge students to excel. The students are accepting, welcoming, and loving. Data reveals that 100% of the students at NWSA believe that they are emotionally and physically safe. Dr. Peter Gorman, Superintendent, selected NWSA for his annual State of the Schools address in October 2010.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 965
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Northwest School of the Arts had 40% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. North Carolina had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
46%
White
41%
Two or More Races
5%
Hispanic
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District Spending
$8,567Per Pupil
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools spends $8,567 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 31% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District
18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Northwest School of the Arts had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the EOG
What is it?
The End-of-Grades (EOG) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level. Students who do not score at the proficient level are eligible for remedial help, may retake the exam and may not be promot
About the EOC
What is it?
The End-of-Course (EOC) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 9 through 12 are assessed in Algebra I, English I, Biology, Civics and Economics, U.S.History, Algebra II, and Geometry.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level, on the tests. EOC scores are included on students' transcripts and they count toward at least 25% of a student's final grad
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8 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For North Carolina, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 EOG Results and EOC Results for all subjects tested.
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