Serving 81 students in grades 8-12, Phoenix 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 5:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- 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 High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Phoenix High School's student population of 81 students has grown by 189% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 142% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Phoenix High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. 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
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
27%
20%
Black
37%
25%
White
21%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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 High School?
The graduation rate of Phoenix High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Phoenix High School?
81 students attend Phoenix High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Phoenix High School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix High School?
Phoenix High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Phoenix High School offer ?
Phoenix High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Phoenix High School part of?
Phoenix High School is part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District.
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