Sanderson High

sandersonhs.wcpss.net/

1,677 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sanderson High School, located in North Raleigh, is a prominent member of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Known for its long-standing tradition of academic excellence and community spirit, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of programs designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. It provides a robust curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level options, and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, reflecting its commitment to fostering high-achieving scholars.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Sanderson is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular landscape. The school features an extensive selection of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and collaboration. With its central location on Dixon Drive and a strong focus on school pride—often highlighted through its "Spartan" identity—Sanderson remains a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage both inside and outside the classroom.

1,677

Total Students

93.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sanderson High
Demographic	Student Count
White	838
Hispanic	355
Black	379
Asian	45
Two or More	54
American Indian	6

White
838 (50.0 %)
Black
379 (22.6 %)
Hispanic
355 (21.2 %)
Two or More
54 (3.2 %)
Asian
45 (2.7 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)

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)881-4800
Website:	http://sandersonhs.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,677
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	671
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 9 525

Grade 10 416

Grade 11 357

Grade 12 379

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sanderson High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	525
Grade 10	416
Grade 11	357
Grade 12	379

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sanderson High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	805	48%
Male	872	52%

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