Fuquay-Varina High

fvhs.wcpss.net/

1,940 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fuquay-Varina High School, located in the town of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is a prominent member of the Wake County Public School System. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its strong community spirit and its identity as the "Bengals." The campus offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and a wide array of Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Fuquay-Varina High School fosters a vibrant extracurricular environment that emphasizes student engagement and school pride. The school boasts a competitive athletic program, a variety of student-led clubs, and well-regarded arts programs, all of which contribute to a holistic educational experience. As a cornerstone of its growing suburban community, the school focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages academic achievement, personal character development, and active civic participation among its students.

1,940

Total Students

102.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fuquay-Varina High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,131
Hispanic	359
Black	294
Asian	58
Two or More	95
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,131 (58.3 %)
Hispanic
359 (18.5 %)
Black
294 (15.2 %)
Two or More
95 (4.9 %)
Asian
58 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)557-2511
Website:	http://fvhs.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,940
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	102.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	432
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 9 516

Grade 10 434

Grade 11 364

Grade 12 626