Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology, known locally as Berry, is a magnet high school operated by Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. Its namesake, Phillip Berry, was an education activist and the first African American from Charlotte to be elected to the school board. Phillip Berry was also the first African American from Charlotte elected to the North Carolina State House of Representatives.
Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology serves approximately 2,000 students from Charlotte, and is a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) magnet school with programs in advanced placement, software development, graphic design, and health careers. Roughly more than a third of the Phillip O. Berry Cardinals participate in AP courses. Berry’s curriculum spans three academies based on student interests: Engineering, Information Technology, and Medical Sciences and Biotechnology.
Specialized curriculum includes advanced sciences such as forensics, microbiology, environmental science, chemistry and physics. Berry Cardinals can also enjoy an array of sports, arts and extracurricular activities including gaming, step team, chess club, marching band, film and drama club, astronomy club and more.
Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1430 Alleghany St,
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
School Details
Head of School
Terra Kennedy
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
B
B-
B
C+
B-
B+
B-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
21.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
279:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Black
65.4%
Hispanic
26.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.7%
White
3%
Two or more races
1.4%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina A&T State University
819 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
752 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
607 Students
Winston-Salem State University
583 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
563 Students
North Carolina State University
551 Students
North Carolina Central University
470 Students
East Carolina University
402 Students
Appalachian State University
349 Students
Wake Forest University
236 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
213 Students
Nursing
200 Students
Business
180 Students
Computer Science
177 Students
Psychology
158 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
110 Students
Graphic Design
74 Students
Computer Software Engineering
61 Students
Information Technology
56 Students
Marketing
51 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/15/2024
Phillip O Berry is a great school to attend. The administration and staff are very helpful when it comes to academic success.
4/12/2024
Phillip O Berry has been a great experience for me. The teachers to me are great, the staff caring for the students success is unconditional and the programs offered are next step ready. I truly believe I will stay in contact with the teachers I've met here and update them on my progress throughout my career.
12/29/2023
My experience at Phillip O Berry has been an amazing and stressful at the same time. I've had my fair shares these past four years. I've grown into a better person from freshman year to senior year. My conselours and teachers have been a big help to me by preparing myself for my next step in life as they say being "next step ready". I want to thank Phillip O Berry for the best times and helping me develop into the person I am today.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/4/2025
Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology is an outstanding school that provides students with a strong academic foundation while preparing them for careers in technology and beyond. The dedicated teachers and staff are passionate about student success, offering engaging and challenging coursework that...
3/8/2016
Great experience with staff and guidance counselors... They have great programs for students.. Great communication
4/15/2015
There are so many problems with this school. Phillip O Berry has changed so much now that there is a new principal on the horizon; Ms. Kennedy. The previous principal, Dr. Carroll, was trying to build and educational environment but that all was destructed with Ms. Kennedy. Phillip O Berry has the p...
6/1/2014
My son has been at POB since his Freshman year. As he prepares for graduation in a week I feel it is finally time to give a review. To speak on the academic program I will list the colleges he has been accepted to.....Harvard, Vanderbilt, Citadel, Naval Academy, Morehouse. All have offered some form...
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Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$356,281
Median Lot Size
10,018 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Household Income
$80,648
% of College Grads
44.9%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,289 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
81.6%
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