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 Facts (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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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 %
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
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
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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