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Northwest School of the Arts

Charlotte, North Carolina · Grades 6 to 12 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

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About Northwest School of the Arts

Northwest School of the Arts is a public school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving grades 6 through 12. It reported 993 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Charlotte. With about 62.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16 students per teacher. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools runs 186 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Mecklenburg County. Within 5 miles there are 70 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	1415 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216
Phone	(980) 343-5500
School district	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Grades	6 to 12
Students (2024-25)	993
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	62.2
Students per teacher	16
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Mecklenburg County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370297001250). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

University Park Creative ArtsPublic · Grades K to 5Charlotte · 0.3 mi Oaklawn Language AcademyPublic · Grades K to 8Charlotte · 0.5 mi West Charlotte High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Charlotte · 0.6 mi Lincoln Heights MontessoriPublic · Grades PreK to 6Charlotte · 0.8 mi Victory Christian Center SchoolPrivate, Other religious · Grades PreK to 12Charlotte · 1.1 mi Williams Secondary MontessoriPublic · Grades 7 to 12Charlotte · 1.1 mi Walter G. Byers SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Charlotte · 1.3 mi Bruns Avenue ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Charlotte · 1.3 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Northwest School of the Arts serve?

Northwest School of the Arts serves grades 6 through 12.

How many students attend Northwest School of the Arts?

Northwest School of the Arts reported 993 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest School of the Arts?

About 16 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 993 students and 62.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Northwest School of the Arts a public or charter school?

Northwest School of the Arts is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Northwest School of the Arts in?

Northwest School of the Arts is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/charlotte-mecklenburg-schools/

Where is Northwest School of the Arts located?

Northwest School of the Arts is at 1415 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216. The phone number is (980) 343-5500.

How many other schools are near Northwest School of the Arts?

There are 70 other schools within 5 miles of Northwest School of the Arts in our directory.