Mary E. Phillips High School is an alternative education high school in eastern Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. It is located east of St. Augustine's college and less than a mile from William G. Enloe High School.
Serving 125 students in grades 9-12, Phillips High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phillips High School's student population of 125 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Phillips High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phillips High School is 0.70, 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
#1820 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
29%
21%
Black
40%
25%
White
23%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-69%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phillips High School's ranking?
Phillips High School is ranked #1820 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Phillips High School often compared to?
Phillips High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Needham Broughton High School, Panther Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phillips High School?
The graduation rate of Phillips High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Phillips High School?
125 students attend Phillips High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Phillips High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phillips High School?
Phillips High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Phillips High School offer ?
Phillips High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phillips High School part of?
Phillips High School is part of Wake County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Phillips High School located?
Phillips High School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 9 other public schools located in Downtown.
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