Enrollment
27
High
DISTRICT 796 · STATE 761
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO CITY SCHOOLS·NCES 370072003157
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
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 4 | 15% |
| Grade 10 | 6 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 10 | 37% |
| Grade 12 | 7 | 26% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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 →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations 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 →
Where Phoenix Academy High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina | In Orange County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 27 | #588 of 598 | #7 of 7 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
27
+9 (+50%) vs 2020
-21% since 2010-11, when it was 34
Student : Teacher
2.7:1
was 1.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 27 | 9.9 | 2.7:1 | 89% (24) |
| 2023-24 | 21 | 15.6 | 1.4:1 | 86% (18) |
| 2022-23 | 25 | 12.9 | 1.9:1 | 88% (22) |
| 2020-21 | 18 | 11 | 1.6:1 | 83% (15) |
| 2017-18 | 31 | 8.3 | 3.7:1 | 71% (22) |
| 2015-16 | 29 | 7 | 4.1:1 | 90% (26) |
| 2010-11 | 34 | 7 | 4.9:1 | 68% (23) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Phoenix Academy High.
Since 2017-18: students down 13% (31 to 27); teachers up 19% (8.3 to 9.9).
About Phoenix Academy High
Phoenix Academy High runs as a very small high school in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It has an enrollment of 27 students in grades 8 through 12. On average, high schools in North Carolina enroll around 761, and this school is 96% below that mark.
District-wide, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools has 20 schools and 11,392 students.
The largest racial or ethnic group at Phoenix Academy High is White, with 30% of students. Other groups include 30% Hispanic, 30% Black, 7% multiracial, and 4% Asian. The county population is about 69% White.
For every teacher at Phoenix Academy High, there are about 2.7 students; the school has 9.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 19.6:1 average for high schools in North Carolina, this school's ratio is lower. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 89%. It compares with 40% for public schools in Orange County.
In the wider Orange County area, median household income comes to about $90,089, 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of people live in poverty. Orange County's 38 public schools enroll about 19,582 students and include Phoenix Academy High.
The closest school to Phoenix Academy High is Virtual Academy School, located less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
The school's locale code, City: Small, means it is inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
The 2020-21 count was 18 students and the 2024-25 count was 27. A difference that large may reflect a change in which grades the school serves. The ratio was 1.6:1 in 2020-21 and 2.7:1 in 2024-25.
This page collects posts and questions about Phoenix Academy High, such as fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Orange County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
- Chapel Hill HighHigh · 1,608 students
- East Chapel Hill HighHigh · 1,419 students
- Carrboro HighHigh · 885 students
- Smith MiddleMiddle · 763 students
- McDougle MiddleMiddle · 659 students
- Culbreth MiddleMiddle · 632 students
Other schools in Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill HighHigh · 1,608 students
- East Chapel Hill HighHigh · 1,419 students
- Smith MiddleMiddle · 763 students
- Margaret B. Pollard MiddleMiddle · 736 students
- McDougle MiddleMiddle · 659 students
- Culbreth MiddleMiddle · 632 students
Nearby schools
- Virtual Academy School0.0 mi · 39
- FPG Elementary0.4 mi · 536
- Culbreth Middle0.9 mi · 632
- Carrboro Elementary1.0 mi · 515
- Northside Elementary1.0 mi · 412
- Carrboro High1.3 mi · 885
Frequently asked questions
About Phoenix Academy HighHow 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.