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Phoenix Academy High School vs. East Chapel Hill High School

Should you attend Phoenix Academy High School or East Chapel Hill High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Phoenix Academy High School
750 S Merritt Mill Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
East Chapel Hill High School
500 Weaver Dairy Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Phoenix Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)

East Chapel Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
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).
Serving 1,411 students in grades 9-12, East Chapel Hill High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Total Students
21 students
1,411 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Phoenix Academy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Chapel Hill High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
62% | 38%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Phoenix Academy High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Chapel Hill High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
88 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Phoenix Academy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Chapel Hill High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Chapel Hill High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

n/a
#87 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
n/a
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Chapel Hill High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 1% in NC)(20-21 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Phoenix Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Chapel Hill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Phoenix Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Chapel Hill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Phoenix Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Chapel Hill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
96%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Phoenix Academy High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of East Chapel Hill High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Phoenix Academy High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of East Chapel Hill High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
4
353
Grade 10 Students
4
375
Grade 11 Students
10
331
Grade 12 Students
3
352

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Phoenix Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at East Chapel Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
5%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Phoenix Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Chapel Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Phoenix Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Chapel Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
43%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Phoenix Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Chapel Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
24%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Phoenix Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Chapel Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Phoenix Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Chapel Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Phoenix Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Chapel Hill High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Phoenix Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Chapel Hill High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Phoenix Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Chapel Hill High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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