Serving 636 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wake Forest Charter Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wake Forest Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Wake Forest Charter Academy's student population of 636 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wake Forest Charter Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wake Forest Charter Academy is 0.75, 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
#420 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
23%
25%
White
39%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
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 Wake Forest Charter Academy's ranking?
Wake Forest Charter Academy is ranked #420 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wake Forest Charter Academy often compared to?
Wake Forest Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Wake Forest Charter Academy?
636 students attend Wake Forest Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Wake Forest Charter Academy students are White, 23% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wake Forest Charter Academy?
Wake Forest Charter Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wake Forest Charter Academy offer ?
Wake Forest Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Wake Forest Charter Academy part of?
Wake Forest Charter Academy is part of Wake Forest Charter Academy School District.
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