Palisades High School serves 1,615 students in grades 9-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: 9-11
- Enrollment: 1,615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palisades High School's student population of 1,615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
1,615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Palisades High School is 0.68, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
28%
20%
Black
46%
25%
White
17%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Palisades High School?
1,615 students attend Palisades High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Palisades High School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palisades High School?
Palisades High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Palisades High School offer ?
Palisades High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Palisades High School part of?
Palisades High School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Palisades High School located?
Palisades High School is located in the Palisades neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 1 other public schools located in Palisades.
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