Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology

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1,552 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Philip O. Berry Academy of Technology, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a specialized magnet high school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school focuses heavily on preparing students for high-demand careers through a curriculum centered on engineering, information technology, and biotechnology. By integrating hands-on technical training with traditional college-preparatory coursework, the academy aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world industrial applications.

The school is distinguished by its commitment to fostering innovation and professional readiness among its student body. Beyond the standard core subjects, students at Phillip O. Berry have access to advanced labs and industry-standard software, providing them with a competitive edge for post-secondary education and technical certifications. With a mission to cultivate a community of diverse learners who are prepared to navigate a technology-driven global economy, the academy serves as a key institution for students seeking specialized pathways in STEM fields within the Charlotte area.

1,552

Total Students

84.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	408
Black	1,015
Asian	57
Two or More	22
American Indian	3

Black
1,015 (65.4 %)
Hispanic
408 (26.3 %)
Asian
57 (3.7 %)
White
47 (3.0 %)
Two or More
22 (1.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-5992
Website:	http://phillipoberryacademyoftechnology.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,516
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 409

Grade 10 417

Grade 11 351

Grade 12 375

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	409
Grade 10	417
Grade 11	351
Grade 12	375

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	756	48.7%
Male	796	51.3%

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High School 9th - 12th