Serving 333 students in grades 9-13, North Wake College And Career Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Wake College And Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
North Wake College And Career Academy's student population of 333 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Wake College And Career Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Wake College And Career Academy is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#151 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
36%
25%
White
32%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Wake College And Career Academy's ranking?
North Wake College And Career Academy is ranked #151 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are North Wake College And Career Academy often compared to?
North Wake College And Career Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Academy, Heritage High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Wake College And Career Academy?
The graduation rate of North Wake College And Career Academy is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend North Wake College And Career Academy?
333 students attend North Wake College And Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of North Wake College And Career Academy students are Black, 32% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Wake College And Career Academy?
North Wake College And Career Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Wake College And Career Academy offer ?
North Wake College And Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is North Wake College And Career Academy part of?
North Wake College And Career Academy is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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