Porter Ridge High School

prhs.ucps.k12.nc.us

1,754 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Porter Ridge High School, located in Indian Trail, North Carolina, is a prominent secondary institution within the Union County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and comprehensive student development. It offers a wide array of educational opportunities, ranging from standard core curriculum and Advanced Placement (AP) courses to various Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, all designed to prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Porter Ridge High School fosters a vibrant school spirit through a robust extracurricular program. Students are encouraged to engage in a variety of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and specialized clubs that promote leadership, collaboration, and community service. With a focus on both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to create a supportive environment that helps its students transition into responsible and well-prepared young adults.

1,754

Total Students

85.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Porter Ridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	911
Hispanic	444
Black	246
Asian	43
Two or More	105
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
911 (51.9 %)
Hispanic
444 (25.3 %)
Black
246 (14.0 %)
Two or More
105 (6.0 %)
Asian
43 (2.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)292-7662
Website:	http://prhs.ucps.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,754
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	643
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 9 537

Grade 10 450

Grade 11 383

Grade 12 384

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Porter Ridge High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	537
Grade 10	450
Grade 11	383
Grade 12	384

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Porter Ridge High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	816	46.5%
Male	938	53.5%

High School 9th - 12th