Philo-hill Magnet Academy

410 Haverhill Street
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 378 students in grades 6-8, Philo-hill Magnet Academy 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 9% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Philo-hill Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Philo-hill Magnet Academy's student population of 378 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
378 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Philo-hill Magnet Academy 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 Philo-hill Magnet Academy is 0.60, 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)
#2609 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Philo-hill Magnet Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Philo-hill Magnet Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Philo-hill Magnet Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Philo-hill Magnet Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Philo-hill Magnet Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
52%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Philo-hill Magnet Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
36%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Philo-hill Magnet Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Philo-hill Magnet Academy and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Philo-hill Magnet Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Philo-hill Magnet Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Philo-hill Magnet Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Philo-hill Magnet Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Philo-hill Magnet Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Philo-hill Magnet Academy's ranking?
Philo-hill Magnet Academy is ranked #2609 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Philo-hill Magnet Academy?
378 students attend Philo-hill Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Philo-hill Magnet Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philo-hill Magnet Academy?
Philo-hill Magnet Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Philo-hill Magnet Academy offer ?
Philo-hill Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Philo-hill Magnet Academy part of?
Philo-hill Magnet Academy is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.

School Reviews

1   2/10/2020
Terrible school. The students are wild, no self control. Teachers can't upload grades on time, or they will lose assignments. They will search your child without contacting you. So many issues that I have had with this school. So glad my child with be at a different school next year. If you have the choice, do not send your child to Philo Hill Magnet.
- Posted by Parent - Unhappy Parent.
5   1/29/2020
This school is amazing may I say adequate has the best teachers and students they are so smart.
- Posted by Parent - James maddison
3   1/6/2020
bad school please don't let your kids come.
- Posted by Parent - greg

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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