Palisades High School

Palisades High School serves 2,241 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Palisades High School's student population of 2,241 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,241 students
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Palisades High School 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
30%
21%
Black
46%
25%
White
15%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Palisades High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.68
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Palisades High School?
2,241 students attend Palisades High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Palisades High School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% 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 20:1, 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 9-12
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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