- Northwest School of the Arts reported a higher students per counselor than Charlotte Lab School (5210:1 vs. 651.3:1).
- Northwest School of the Arts reported a higher sat/act participation than Charlotte Lab School (129 vs. 0).
- Northwest School of the Arts reported a higher ap enrollment than Charlotte Lab School (160 vs. 36).
- Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Charlotte Lab School reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwest School of the Arts (188 vs. 116).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Northwest School of the Arts reported a higher sat/act participation than Charlotte Lab School (129 vs. 0).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Northwest School of the Arts reported a higher in-school suspensions than Charlotte Lab School (39 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Northwest School of the Arts reported a higher students per counselor than Charlotte Lab School (5210:1 vs. 651.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Northwest School of the Arts
3 metrics were reported by Northwest School of the Arts. Comparable data for Charlotte Lab School is missing or suppressed.
Graduating cohort
131
Dual enrollment
12
Gifted & talented
176
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Charlotte Lab School
$11,429.87
Northwest School of the Arts
$12,198.37
Local revenue share
Charlotte Lab School
34.6%
Northwest School of the Arts
32.6%
State revenue share
Charlotte Lab School
59.5%
Northwest School of the Arts
49.2%
Federal revenue share
Charlotte Lab School
5.8%
Northwest School of the Arts
18.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Charlotte Lab School
19%
Northwest School of the Arts
28.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Mecklenburg County
$83,765
Mecklenburg County
$83,765
Poverty rate
Mecklenburg County
10.4%
Mecklenburg County
10.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Mecklenburg County
48.6%
Mecklenburg County
48.6%
Unemployment rate
Mecklenburg County
3.7%
Mecklenburg County
3.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.