Serving 1,552 students in grades 9-12, Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
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Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology's student population of 1,552 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#607 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Black
65%
25%
White
3%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology is ranked #607 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology often compared to?
Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Harding University High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology?
The graduation rate of Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology is 94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology?
1,552 students attend Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology?
Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology offer ?
Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology part of?
Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology located?
Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology is located in the Ashley Park neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 4 other public schools located in Ashley Park.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 3/24/2020C'' 13! Berry was amazing. Great memories, great faculty/staff, and a quality education. #BlackExcellence5 10/6/2012Everything about P.O.B. is great, teachers, students, & i''m really looking forward to coming there.Review Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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C'' 13! Berry was amazing. Great memories, great faculty/staff, and a quality education. #BlackExcellence
Everything about P.O.B. is great, teachers, students, & i''m really looking forward to coming there.
Review Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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