Serving 21 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 1:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (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
Top Rankings
Phoenix Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Phoenix Academy High School's student population of 21 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 128% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Phoenix Academy High School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. 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
1:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
24%
21%
Black
43%
25%
White
24%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
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 70-74%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Phoenix Academy High School?
21 students attend Phoenix Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Phoenix Academy High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Academy High School?
Phoenix Academy High School has a student ration of 1:1, 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 School District.
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