Very Good
#91 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 22% of private schools
Philips Academy
High School · Charlotte, NC
A private high school in Charlotte, NC serving grades 6th – 12th.
3115 PROVIDENCE RD, Charlotte, NC 28211
- 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Philips Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$130,221
Median home value
$701,900
Median rent
$1,660/mo
College educated
68.8%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,727 | Compare → |
| Providence Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,820 | Compare → |
| Myers Park High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 3,430 | Compare → |
| East Mecklenburg High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 2,372 | 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.
Philips Academy is listed in Charlotte, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Philips Academy
Philips Academy is a private high school in Charlotte, NC, serving approximately 47 students in grades 6th-12th with a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #91 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Philips Academy
What grades does Philips Academy serve?
Philips Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Philips Academy?
Philips Academy has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philips Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Philips Academy is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Philips Academy rank in NC?
Philips Academy ranks #91 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Philips Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Philips Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Philips Academy a private school?
Yes, Philips Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Philips Academy a religious school?
No, Philips Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Phone
- (704) 365-4533
- Area population (ZIP 28211)
- 32,637
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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 28211; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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