WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Wakefield High is a public high school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Raleigh, NC with about 1,918 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 103 teachers, Wakefield High has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Wakefield High School, located in the Wakefield community of North Raleigh, is a large, comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Wake County Public School System. Opened in 2000, the school is known for its expansive campus and robust academic programs, which include a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school maintains a strong commitment to academic rigor while fostering a collaborative environment for its diverse student body.
Beyond the classroom, Wakefield High School boasts a vibrant extracurricular culture that is central to its school spirit. It features a highly competitive athletic program, known as the "Wolverines," along with an extensive selection of student-led clubs, performing arts programs, and service organizations. By emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience, Wakefield aims to cultivate both personal growth and community involvement, consistently striving to connect its students to the broader Raleigh area through academic excellence and active campus engagement.
For more information, contact Wakefield High at (919) 562-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-3600
http://www.wcpss.net/wakefieldhs
WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Raleigh, NC with about 1,918 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wake County Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,918
- Teachers:
- 103.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,918 students
- White
- 46.9%
- Black or African American
- 29.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.9%
- Asian
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.