Commonwealth High School

Located at 5112 Central Ave in Charlotte, North Carolina, Commonwealth High School operates as an active, independent charter district dedicated to serving the vibrant metropolitan community of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia region. Situated within a large city setting, this single-school district delivers targeted secondary education exclusively for students in grades 9 through 12. Operating under federal special education framework guidelines (IDEA), the school provides a focused, tuition-free public high school environment designed to prepare young adults for post-secondary academic, vocational, and personal achievement.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a student body of 377 learners, featuring a balanced gender distribution of 191 female and 186 male students. Reflecting the rich diversity of the surrounding urban community, the student population includes 166 Black, 158 Hispanic, 30 multiracial, 22 White, and 1 Asian student. Educational delivery is supported by a full-time equivalent instructional staff of 23.38 teachers, yielding an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 16 to 1. With vibrant grade-level cohorts—ranging from 101 ninth-graders to 47 seniors—Commonwealth High School combines small-school accessibility with a tailored educational experience for high schoolers across Charlotte.