Very Good
#91 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 22% of private schools
Philips Academy
High School
3115 PROVIDENCE RD, Charlotte, NC 28211
Enrollment
47
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
7.3
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
47
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
7.3
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
North Carolina private schools
#91 of 404
In Charlotte
#13 of 39
public schools
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Philips Academy
High School in Charlotte · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Philips Academy
Philips Academy is a private high school in Charlotte, NC. Philips Academy serves approximately 47 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Philips Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #91 of 404 private schools in NC.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- NC avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 47 students, Philips Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.9:1 students to teachers, Philips Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Philips Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Philips Academy compares to 91 public schools serving similar grades in Charlotte, NC
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Philips Academy (this school) | 7.3 |
| Randolph Middle | 6.7 |
| Myers Park High School | 7.5 |
| Alexander Graham Middle | 3.9 |
| McClintock Middle | 6.8 |
| East Mecklenburg High School | 7.6 |
| Park Road Montessori | 7.8 |
| Chantilly Montessori | 7.5 |
| Carmel Middle | 5.7 |
| Eastway Middle | 3.9 |
| Charlotte Secondary | 3.4 |
| Sedgefield Middle | 7.4 |
| Central Piedmont Early College | 6.8 |
| Commonwealth High | 3.6 |
| Collinswood Language Academy | 6.4 |
| Piedmont Middle School | 6.9 |
| Metro School | 2.9 |
| Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences | 7.5 |
| Military and Global Leadership | 4.4 |
| Charlotte East Language Academy | 9.0 |
| Providence High School | 8.0 |
Showing 20 of 91 schools. View all schools in Charlotte
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3115 PROVIDENCE RD, Charlotte, NC 28211
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Philips Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Sharon Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Selwyn Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Myers Park Traditional Elem (rated 8.3/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Charlotte, see our Charlotte schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Cotswold Elementary Charlotte | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| Randolph Middle Charlotte | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Charlotte | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Sharon Elementary Charlotte | 1.4 mi | 8.7 |
| CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Charlotte | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| PROVIDENCE DAY SCHOOL Charlotte | 1.5 mi | 6.9 |
| CHRIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN Charlotte | 1.7 mi | — |
| CHARLOTTE JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Charlotte | 1.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Billingsville Elementary Charlotte | 1.9 mi | 3.3 |
| Myers Park High School Charlotte | 1.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Alexander Graham Middle Charlotte | 1.7 mi | 3.9 |
| Rama Road Elementary Charlotte | 1.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Selwyn Elementary Charlotte | 1.8 mi | 8.7 |
| Oakhurst STEAM Academy Charlotte | 2.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Eastover Elementary Charlotte | 2.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Lansdowne Elementary Charlotte | 2.1 mi | 6.4 |
| McClintock Middle Charlotte | 2.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Myers Park Traditional Elem Charlotte | 2.3 mi | 8.3 |
| Chantilly Montessori Charlotte | 2.7 mi | 7.5 |
| CYZNER INSTITUTE Charlotte | 2.4 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 28211 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$130,221
Median Home Value
$701,900
Median Rent
$1,660/mo
Population
32,637
College Educated
68.8%
Homeownership
57.4%
Avg Commute
22.3 min
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Median Age
37.9
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| FATHER CAPODANNO SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL Vass, NC | 7.0 |
| FUSION ACADEMY AND LEARNING CENTER - CHARLOTTE Charlotte, NC | 6.8 |
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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