The High School years can be so important to our teens education as some experts say the college application process really begins in the ninth grade with the student’s academic rigor and grades from that first year of high-school forward. As top grades and academic classes become the benchmark for the college admission process, Parents are looking for the right school for their kids that will give them the best advantages for College preparation and acceptance. As a Realtor, I often hear the question, What are Charlotte’s Top High Schools? According to Charlotte School Hub, Here is a list of the 10 star public High Schools in Charlotte and surrounds suburbs. Charlotte School Hub ranks the public schools awarding them 1-10 stars based on the following four criteria, End-of-grade test scores, End-of-course test scores, SAT scores (when applicable) and School growth data (measuring improvements in individual students’ academic performance over time.
| School Name | Grades | Stars | Town | Type |
| Ardrey Kell High School | 9-12 | 10 | Charlotte NC | Public/Regular |
| Central Academy of Technology | 9-12 | 10 | Monroe NC | Public/Regular |
| Community School of Davidson | K-12 | 10 | Davidson NC | Charter |
| Cuthbertson High School | 9-12 | 10 | Waxhaw NC | Public/Regular |
| Lake Norman Charter School | 5-12 | 10 | Huntersville NC | Charter |
| Marvin Ridge High School | 9-12 | 10 | Waxhaw NC | Public/Regular |
| Myers Park High School | 9-12 | 10 | Charlotte NC | Public/Regular |
| Providence High School | 9-12 | 10 | Charlotte NC | Public/Regular |
| Weddington High School | 9-12 | 10 | Matthews NC | Public/Regular |
| William Amos Hough High School | 9-12 | 10 | Cornelius NC | Public/Regular |
