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Phoenix Academy High

750 S Merritt Mill Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 · (919) 918-2300 · Orange County
GRADES 08–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL27 STUDENTS
Enrollment
27
High
DISTRICT 796 · STATE 761
Student : Teacher
2.7:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.2:1 · STATE 19.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
24 students
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 82%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
4
Grade 10
6
Grade 11
10
Grade 12
7
Student demographics
White
830%
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 42%
Hispanic
830%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 22%
Black
830%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 25%
Asian
14%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 4%
Two+
27%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1348%
Female
1452%

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Test scores

NC EOG / EOC 2024-25 . % Grade Level Proficient (Level 3+)
English Language Arts
50.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: NC EOG / EOC. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
27
-4 (-13%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
2.7:1
was 3.7:1
% White
30%
was 19%
% Hispanic
30%
was 23%
% Black
30%
was 45%
% Asian
4%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Phoenix Academy High

As a very small 9-12 campus in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Phoenix Academy High teaches 27 students from grades 8 through 12, part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. Compared to the state average of about 761 students per school, that is 96% smaller than typical.

Phoenix Academy High is one of 20 schools operated by Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, a district that instructs 11,392 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Phoenix Academy High reports that the most-represented group is White (30%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder breaks down as 30% Hispanic, 30% Black, 7% multiracial, 4% Asian. By comparison, Orange County as a whole is about 69% White, so the school skews considerably less White than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Phoenix Academy High has 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 2.7:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 19.6:1 average. About 89% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Orange County (around 40%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Orange County) reports that the typical household earns roughly $90,089 per year, about 62% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Phoenix Academy High is one of 38 public schools in Orange County (combined enrollment of about 19,582 students).

The closest other public school is Virtual Academy School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a city-core setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count contracted 13%: 31 students in 2018 compared to 27 in 2025. Black enrollment moved from 45% to 30% across the same window.

Inside the community feed, members of the Phoenix Academy High community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Orange County at a glance

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Population
149,678
Census ACS
Median income
$90,089
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
62%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
38
19,582 students

Quick facts

School name
Phoenix Academy High
District
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Address
750 S Merritt Mill Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone
(919) 918-2300
County
Orange County
Level
High
Grade range
08–12
Total enrollment
27
Teachers (FTE)
10
Student–teacher ratio
2.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
24 (89%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
370072003157
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Phoenix Academy High
How large is Phoenix Academy High?
Phoenix Academy High enrolls approximately 27 students in grades 08-12.
What grades does Phoenix Academy High serve?
Phoenix Academy High serves grades 08-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy High is approximately 2.7:1 (10 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Phoenix Academy High?
At Phoenix Academy High, the student body is approximately 30% White, 30% Hispanic, 30% Black, 4% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Phoenix Academy High public or private?
Phoenix Academy High is a public K-12 school, overseen by Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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