Porter Ridge High School

prhs.ucps.k12.nc.us

1,809 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Porter Ridge High School, located in Indian Trail, North Carolina, is a prominent secondary institution within the Union County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and comprehensive student development. It offers a wide array of educational opportunities, ranging from standard core curriculum and Advanced Placement (AP) courses to various Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, all designed to prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Porter Ridge High School fosters a vibrant school spirit through a robust extracurricular program. Students are encouraged to engage in a variety of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and specialized clubs that promote leadership, collaboration, and community service. With a focus on both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to create a supportive environment that helps its students transition into responsible and well-prepared young adults.

1,809

Total Students

93.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Porter Ridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	869
Hispanic	492
Black	280
Asian	64
Two or More	101
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
869 (48.0%)
Hispanic
492 (27.2%)
Black
280 (15.5%)
Two or More
101 (5.6%)
Asian
64 (3.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)292-7662
Website:	http://prhs.ucps.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,809
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	643
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 470

Grade 10 464

Grade 11 472

Grade 12 403

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Porter Ridge High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	470
Grade 10	464
Grade 11	472
Grade 12	403

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Porter Ridge High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	858	47.4%
Male	951	52.6%

High School 9th - 12th