About Our School

Summer Office Hours

Monday to Thursday 8 AM to 4 PM

The school will be closed June 30 to July 4

Porter Ridge High serves ninth through 12th-grade students and is located in Indian Trail. Our school is leadership-based and teaches the Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens. We offer an Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone program for students who want to complete a challenging college-preparation curriculum that results in an AP and a standard high school diploma. We are home to a competitive athletic program, an extensive extra- and co-curricular program featuring numerous clubs, our incredible Band of Pirates, an Air Force JROTC program and many career pathways.

Address: Porter Ridge High, 2839 Ridge Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079

Phone: 704-292-7662

Fax: 704-296-9736

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Mascot: Pirates

Colors: Purple, black, silver

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Bell Schedule

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 4:00. Closed 7/1 - 7/4

Students may enter the building after 7:45 a.m.

Regular Bell Schedule:

Full Regular Bell Schedule including lunch times AND Alternate Bell Schedules for delay or early dismissal

Meet Our School Leaders

John DeLucia (Principal)
About Mr. DeLucia

Originally from Long Island, NY, Mr .DeLucia moved to North Carolina in 2007 where he began teaching PE/Health at Parkwood Middle School. He began his administrative journey at Parkwood High School in 2016, where he served for the next five years.

Mr. DeLucia left the Parkwood Community during the 2021-2022 school year to join the Piedmont Community. He made his way back to Parkwood Middle School as the principal from 2022 to 2025.

Through his experience, Mr. DeLucia believes that all students can achieve anything if they put their minds to it through goal-setting, focus and hard work. His educational philosophy is that building relationships, unlocking potential, collaboration, meaningful experiences, and leading by example are most important to everyone's success.

His educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in communications/public relations from The Ohio State University, a master’s degree in physical education from Adelphi University and a postgraduate degree in school administration from Wingate University.

Mr. DeLucia currently lives in Union County with his wife, Brittany, son Brody, daughter Eloise and daughter Magnolia.

Contact Mr. Delucia
- Email: john.delucia@ucps.k12.nc.us
Josiah Johnson (Assistant Principal) (Names O-Z, Special Needs Admin, Technology, English, PE)
Contact Mr. Johnson
- Email: josiah.johnson@ucps.k12.nc.us
Alejandra Elliott (Assistant Principal) (Names A-F, Buses, Science, World Language, CTE)
About Ms. Elliott

Mrs. Alejandra Elliott comes to Porter Ridge High school with 13 years experience with Union County Public Schools. Mrs. Elliott spent the last 10 years as the IB Spanish teacher at Marvin Ridge High School and also has experience at the elementary and middle school levels. During the 2023-24 school year, Mrs. Elliott, served as the assistant principal intern at Marvin Ridge High School. She served as an integral part of the administrative team. She also managed large initiatives and represented the school at the district level. This is her first year as an assistant principal with Union County Public Schools.

Mrs. Elliott graduated from ICESI University in Cali, Colombia with a Business Administration Degree and a minor in marketing. After graduation, Mrs. Elliott went on to become the leading Regional Sales Manager for the South American Pharmaceutical company, JGB. Upon relocating to the United States, she obtained her teaching license from UNC Charlotte. Mrs. Elliott also holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Wingate University in Wingate, NC.

Mrs. Elliott has two children, a 9th grader and an 8th grader, and loves to spend time attending their sporting events and cheering on the Colombian National Soccer Team, as well as The United States Soccer Team. She is an avid traveler and loves to experience the unique cultures of other countries. Sometimes, in her spare time, she will tutor AP Spanish students. Also, Mrs. Elliott enjoys, tremendously, taking an afternoon “cafecito” with family, or friends.

Contact Ms. Elliott
- Email: alejandra.elliott@ucps.k12.nc.us
Dr. Josh Wall (Assistant Principal) (Names G-N, Clubs, Facilities, Math, Social Studies, Arts)
About Dr. Wall

Dr. Josh Wall is in his fourth year as an assistant principal at Porter Ridge High School. He is a 22-year Union County Public Schools employee and previously served as a social studies teacher and student council adviser at Sun Valley High (10 years) and as an assistant principal at Central Academy of Technology & Arts (8 years). He has served in public education for 25 years as a teacher and administrator.

Dr. Wall graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a degree in Social Science. In addition, he has a Master’s degree in Political Science from Appalachian State University, and an Educational Specialist degree (Ed.S) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed. D) from Wingate University. Dr. Wall earned his teaching certification from Greensboro College. His first teaching position was at Western Guilford High in Greensboro, along with his twin sister, Jennifer (who is still teaching Spanish).

Dr. Wall loves spending time with his family. He is currently serving a term as the Western District Director of the North Carolina Association of Student Councils and previously officiated football as a Head Linesman or Line Judge for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association.

Contact Dr. Wall
- Phone: 704-292-7662, ext. 7106
- Email: josh.wall@ucps.k12.nc.us
School Performance Director
- Dr. Kim Fisenne
Professional Advisory Council Representatives
- Principal: John DeLucia
- Representative: Sharon Baker