Green Hope High

2500 Carpenter Upchurch Road
Cary, NC 27519

greenhopehigh.wcpss.net/

2,001 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Green Hope High School, located in Cary, North Carolina, is a highly regarded public secondary institution serving the Wake County Public School System. Known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to excellence, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors classes, and elective programs designed to prepare students for competitive post-secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Green Hope is well-known for its vibrant extracurricular landscape. The school maintains a strong tradition of success in athletics, fine arts, and various student-led clubs, which foster a well-rounded educational experience. With a diverse student body and a focus on community engagement, Green Hope High School provides a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes both individual achievement and collaborative learning, reflecting the high standards expected within the surrounding Cary and Wake County community.

2,001

Total Students

101.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Green Hope High
Demographic	Student Count
White	973
Hispanic	126
Black	119
Asian	718
Two or More	58
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
973 (48.6 %)
Asian
718 (35.9 %)
Hispanic
126 (6.3 %)
Black
119 (5.9 %)
Two or More
58 (2.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)380-3700
Website:	http://greenhopehigh.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,001
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 483

Grade 10 482

Grade 11 529

Grade 12 507