Panther Creek High

panthercreekhs.wcpss.net/

2,435 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Panther Creek High School, located in Cary, North Carolina, is a prominent public high school within the Wake County Public School System. Serving a diverse and academically driven community, the school is known for its rigorous curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors classes, and elective programs designed to prepare students for higher education and professional careers. The campus features modern facilities that support a well-rounded educational experience, balancing strong academic performance with a focus on student growth and preparation for the future.

Beyond academics, Panther Creek is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular culture. The school hosts a variety of athletic teams, competitive clubs, arts programs, and service organizations that foster school spirit and student engagement. Known by their mascot, the "Catamounts," the student body is active in community involvement and school traditions. By maintaining a balance between high scholastic expectations and a supportive, inclusive environment, Panther Creek High School consistently ranks as one of the top schools in the region.

2,435

Total Students

118.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Panther Creek High
Demographic	Student Count
White	703
Hispanic	192
Black	384
Asian	1,039
Two or More	103
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
1,039 (42.7 %)
White
703 (28.9 %)
Black
384 (15.8 %)
Hispanic
192 (7.9 %)
Two or More
103 (4.2 %)
American Indian
11 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)463-8656
Website:	http://panthercreekhs.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	118.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 9 646

Grade 10 616

Grade 11 604

Grade 12 569