Phoenix Academy High

750 S Merritt Mill Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

pahs.chccs.k12.nc.us

25 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Phoenix Academy High is an alternative high school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, operating under the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district. The school is specifically designed to provide a supportive and flexible learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By offering smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction, Phoenix Academy aims to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, recover necessary credits, and ultimately meet the requirements for high school graduation.

The academy emphasizes a strong sense of community and focuses on the holistic development of its students. In addition to a core academic curriculum, the school integrates social-emotional support and individualized counseling to ensure students remain on a path toward success. By fostering a close-knit culture where teachers and staff work closely with each student to address their unique educational needs, Phoenix Academy High serves as a vital resource for those looking for an alternative route to earning their diploma and preparing for post-secondary opportunities.

Total Students

12.9

Full-Time Teachers

1.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phoenix Academy High
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	5
Black	14
Two or More	3

Black
14 (56.0 %)
Hispanic
5 (20.0 %)
White
3 (12.0 %)
Two or More
3 (12.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Phone:	(919)918-2300
Website:	http://pahs.chccs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	25
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	1.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 9

Grade 11 9

Grade 12 5