Willow Spring High School serves 1,477 students in grades 9-11.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 1,477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10% in NC)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willow Spring High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Willow Spring High School's student population of 1,477 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
1,477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Willow Spring High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
13%
25%
White
58%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Willow Spring High School often compared to?
Willow Spring High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fuquay-varina High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Willow Spring High School?
1,477 students attend Willow Spring High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Willow Spring High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Spring High School?
Willow Spring High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Willow Spring High School offer ?
Willow Spring High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Willow Spring High School part of?
Willow Spring High School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Willow Spring High School located?
Willow Spring High School is located in the South Lakes neighborhood of Fuquay Varina, NC.
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