Enrollment
27
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chapel Hill, NC
Phoenix Academy High
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Academy High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370072003157
👥 S:T ratio 91
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 95
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix Academy High earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 12
- schools in Chapel Hill · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenix Academy High has class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Academy High ranks #1 of 12 schools in Chapel Hill, NC.
School address
District: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370072003157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-85% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Phoenix Academy High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Phoenix Academy High
Phoenix Academy High is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, enrolling 27 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 2.3:1, Phoenix Academy High is leaner than roughly 99% of North Carolina schools and 85% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 88.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of North Carolina schools, with 27 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (30%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 27 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools spends $16,534 per pupil, 38% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 11 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 27 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Chapel Hill's public schools, it stands alongside North Chatham Elementary (588 students): Phoenix Academy High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (2.3:1 vs 15.1:1).
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools also operates Chapel Hill High (1,608 students) and East Chapel Hill High (1,419 students) alongside Phoenix Academy High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Phoenix Academy High compares
Phoenix Academy High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.3:1 | ▼ 85% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 33% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.3:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.3:1
students per teacher
- 85% below state mean
Top 1% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,534
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 27 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 29.6%
African American 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 29.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Phoenix Academy High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, which includes Phoenix Academy High.
$16,534
Per student
+38%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.2%
State 43.3%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Phoenix Academy High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Chapel Hill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carrboro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcdougle Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix Academy High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Chapel Hill
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
North Chatham Elementary
Standard public school
588 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Fpg Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
New Hope Elementary
Standard public school
528 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Woods Charter
Standard public school
515 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Mcdougle Elementary
Standard public school
497 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Rashkis Elementary
Standard public school
455 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~27 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~2.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Academy High
How many students attend Phoenix Academy High?
Phoenix Academy High has 27 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Chapel Hill, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy High?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy High is 2.3:1, which is 85% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 85% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phoenix Academy High?
88.0% of students at Phoenix Academy High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix Academy High?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix Academy High is Hispanic or Latino at 29.6% of enrollment, in Chapel Hill, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix Academy High?
Phoenix Academy High has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Phoenix Academy High rank among schools in Chapel Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Academy High ranks #1 of 12 schools in Chapel Hill, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chapel Hill on the city page.
Is Phoenix Academy High a good school?
Phoenix Academy High earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools?
Besides Phoenix Academy High, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools also operates Chapel Hill High (1,608 students), East Chapel Hill High (1,419 students), and Carrboro High (885 students). See the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district page for the complete list.
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