Northwest School of the Arts
About This School
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
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| 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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Enrollment (2011)
Total: 965Student 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)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District Spending
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


