For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 315 students in Commonwealth High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Commonwealth High School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,760 Schools
# Students
315 Students
1,546,300 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
100,036 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
45:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Commonwealth High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 15% has increased from 1% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#323 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)6%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
43%
21%
% Black
42%
25%
% White
6%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,241 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,192. The school district revenue/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,486 is less than the state median of $11,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,241
$11,192
Spending / Student
$8,486
$11,617
Best Commonwealth High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Commonwealth High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5112 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 899-4998
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 899-4998
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Commonwealth High School District?
Commonwealth High School District manages 1 public schools serving 315 students.
What is the rank of Commonwealth High School District?
Commonwealth High School District is ranked #318 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Commonwealth High School District?
43% of Commonwealth High School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Commonwealth High School District?
Commonwealth High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 45:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Commonwealth High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,486 is less than the state median of $11,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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