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#814 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 31% in state

Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology

High School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC

A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1430 Alleghany St, Charlotte, NC 28208

  • Math 76% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 67% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency76% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.3% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+20 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.7 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+24.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation29.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$12,198
Chronic Absenteeism14.9%

Students at Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency76%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 72% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
76%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,339

Median home value

$198,300

Median rent

$1,173/mo

College educated

25.8%

Homeownership

39.7%

Poverty rate

20.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
29.9% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Stewart Creek HighCharter · enrollment unverified3.89–120.4 mi335Compare →
Harding University High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.19–120.6 mi1,233Compare →
Charlotte Lab SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.2K–121.5 mi1,002Compare →
Ardrey Kell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–12Not available3,605Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools

Schools in district
184
Rank in district
#58 of 179
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

Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology

Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology is a public high school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 1,533 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #814 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology

What grades does Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology serve?

Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology?

Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology has an enrollment of approximately 1,533 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology?

The student-teacher ratio at Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology rank in NC?

Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology ranks #814 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology's MySchoolScout rating?

Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology 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.

What are the test scores at Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology a charter school?

No, Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology a Title I school?

No, Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology?

98.3% of students at Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology 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
1,533
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
84
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Mecklenburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.9%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 28208)
38,948
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
33.6
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.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
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.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 28208; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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