Northwest School of the Arts is the best because you not only have to be smart, but very talented to get in. They really impress on their students just how important education is.
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Posted by a parent on 10/01/09
I am an eight grader at nwsa and it is a pretty good school. I was there since the sixth grade and had a excellent drama teacher. But over the years the drama department has really gone down. We need help!
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Posted by a student on 10/29/08
We have been at NWSA as a family for the past three years. My daughter just started this year and my son is starting his third year of high school. It has been a wonderful experience. This year we have a new principal with an exceptional music background, Dr. Barry Bowe. My son is able to take AP classes,
... Read more including music theory and calculus,and is focusing on individual performance on his instrument. I am impressed with many of his professors, some with Ph.D.s. I am excited about the focus on increasing excellence in the Music department to match the Choral, Visual Arts and Musical Theatre departments. The school only has about 1200 students in its middle school and high school; it has had no security incidents and it boasts 96% attendance daily. Its SAT and AP scores are among the top in the district. We love Northwest. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/10/08
I went to this school last year and it is the best! The orchestra here is amazing! The teachers are willing to help you if you need anything. They will actually push you the way that teachers are supposed to
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Posted by a other on 09/08/08
My son has attended NWSA for three of his four years of high school. (He tried his neighborhood high school for 11th grade but didn't like it.) The teaching staff at NWSA is generally very good. My biggest complaint with NWSA is the lack of administrative of support for instrumental music. The
... Read more band and orchestra programs have struggled for years, and the decline seems to be getting worse. There aren't enough students for full instrumentation and the music is not challenging. My daughter attends a neighborhood high school and the instrumental program is much stronger there. I wish the band and orchestra program at NWSA was a strong as the choral program, musical theatre program and visual arts program. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/18/07
My daughter is now in the 8th grade and started at Northwest School of the Arts in the 6th grade. I am pleased with the school's academic focus as well as the opportunity for her to focus on her special talents and interests. The staff has been very responsive to concerns and provide continuous updates
... Read more on my child's performance. I was concerned with the older grades, however, I have not had any issues with her being surrounded by older kids. Being able to focus on her special talents has increased her self esteem and confidence tremendously. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/27/07
My daughter, a rising junior, came to Northwest as a 7th grader. At Northwest she found the place where her talents and educational needs could be met by a talented, caring staff. Academic programs are of high quality, often with small class size which allows for more individualized attention. Arts
... Read more classes in visual and performing arts allow students to explore talents that they might not have had an opportunity to otherwise. Staff is talented and caring, often staying after school for tutoring, and always available by email or phone. What I truly appreciate about them is their ability to instill in our children a love for lifelong learning. Administration is always available and willing to help in any way they can. Student population is diverse and my interaction with them has always been positive. One area I think we could improve is parental involvement. We need to find new ways to reach out. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/04/06
NorthWest is a wonderful school that offers many unique classes. Departments like Dance,Chorus,Art,Drama,and Piano offer serious students the chance to enjoy themsleves, explore their talents and passions, as well as learning new things everyday.Also, there are departments like Photo, drawing,band/orchestra,fashion
... Read more design,computer,jewlery, and sculpture. The academics are great to- the english department in particular is terrific. There is no sports team, but the arts sufice nicly. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/09/06
We were so excited to have our 7th grader start at NWSA in 2005 & she initially was delighted to attend. She still loves the school and we as her parents appreciate the academics and opportunities here, but she does not want to go here next year. I'm sad to say that there is a huge lack of moral support
... Read more for one who may be considered 'conservative'. Our daughter previosly attended Alexander Middle, likes NWSA better as far as the school goes, but struggles with the student body at NWSA vs. Alexander. She sees more fights at NWSA and has been bullied concerning 'racial' issues. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/17/06
This school ranks high in teacher availability for parent and for students. Tutoring is available every day. Teachers have email which they check more than once a day and even respond! they use the schoolnotes.Com page to keep everyone updated on homework and events. There is a group that keeps all
... Read more parents informed of entire school events and needs. The principal is always available and is seen in the hallways. The school is kept clean. No problems except the front office staff which is unprofessional and non-helpful. I have kids at north meck and the ones at nwsa are far better off educationally, socially, etc. Read less
* In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
Student enrollment:
1,108
Students per teacher:
14
Full-time teachers:
80
Number of classrooms:
56
Arts
Art
Music
Band, Choral
Fine Arts
Dance, Drama
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics
Special Education
Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Health, Keyboarding/Typing, Phys Ed
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specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Charlotte schools — Northwest School Of The Arts is located at 1415 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte NC 28216. 1415 Beatties Ford Rd is in the Washington Heights neighborhood and 28216 ZIP code in Charlotte, NC The school district for Northwest School Of The Arts is the Charlotte - Mecklenburg School District. Northwest School Of The Arts is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 12.
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