Phoenix Academy Inc

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High Point, North Carolina - 1 schools

An equity score of 14/100 ranks Phoenix Academy Inc #272 of 293 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $7,003 per pupil, Phoenix Academy Inc ranks #319 of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,258
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$7,003
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Phoenix Academy Inc operates 1 public schools serving 1,258 students, placing it among the smallest districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Guilford County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $7,003 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 33 of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending. See how North Carolina compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 22.8% local, 72.3% state, and 5.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 14/100, ranked #272 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 263.8:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 32.4% African American, 31.3% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper, enrolling 1,583 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper accounts for 100.0% of all Phoenix Academy Inc student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Phoenix Academy Inc a distant remainder — means Phoenix Academy Inc-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Phoenix Academy Inc student-counselor ratio is 264:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Phoenix Academy Inc is typically wider than the Phoenix Academy Inc-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

5.0%
Federal
72.3%
State
22.8%
Local

Funding Equity

14
Equity Score
272 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Phoenix Academy Inc.

White 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
African American 32.4%
Asian 9.5%
Multiracial 9.5%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

263.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Phoenix Academy Inc

School Enrollment
Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper
Charter
1,583

How Phoenix Academy Inc Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The North Carolina districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Invest Collegiate - Imagine Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Pamlico County Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Triangle Math and Science Academy Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Elkin City Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Phoenix Academy Inc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Phoenix Academy Inc?

Phoenix Academy Inc has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 1,258 students.

How much does Phoenix Academy Inc spend per student?

Phoenix Academy Inc spends $7,003 per student. The district has an equity score of 14/100, ranking #272 in North Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of Phoenix Academy Inc?

Phoenix Academy Inc students are 32.4% African American, 31.3% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.5% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Phoenix Academy Inc?

Phoenix Academy Inc has an equity score of 14/100, ranking #272 out of 293 districts in North Carolina.