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Palisades High School
High School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
15221 York Road, Charlotte, NC 28278
Academics
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2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
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Where Palisades High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,366
Median home value
$413,400
Median rent
$1,736/mo
College educated
56.6%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28278; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Grove Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Lake Pointe AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Ardrey Kell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 3,605 | Compare → |
| Northwest School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–12 | Not available | 1,008 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palisades High School is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palisades High School
Palisades High School is a public high school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 2,241 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palisades High School
What grades does Palisades High School serve?
Palisades High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Palisades High School?
Palisades High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palisades High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palisades High School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Palisades High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palisades High School has 56% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Is Palisades High School a charter school?
No, Palisades High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palisades High School a Title I school?
No, Palisades High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palisades High School?
52.8% of students at Palisades High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,241
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 52.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (980) 343-0878
- Area population (ZIP 28278)
- 36,438
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28278; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments 2025 NC; directory SY 2023–24
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