Serving 27 students in grades 8-12, Phoenix Academy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phoenix Academy High School's student population of 27 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
27 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where success is made simple and education is personalized.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Phoenix Academy High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
30%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)92.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Phoenix Academy High School often compared to?
Phoenix Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Chapel Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Academy High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Phoenix Academy High School?
27 students attend Phoenix Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Phoenix Academy High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phoenix Academy High School?
Phoenix Academy High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Phoenix Academy High School offer ?
Phoenix Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoenix Academy High School part of?
Phoenix Academy High School is part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools.
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