School Overview
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.
2,072
Total Students
108.1
Full-Time Teachers
19.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wakefield High
Demographic Student Count
White932
Hispanic385
Black586
Asian100
Two or More62
American Indian5
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    932 (45.0 %)
  • Black
    586 (28.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    385 (18.6 %)
  • Asian
    100 (4.8 %)
  • Two or More
    62 (3.0 %)
  • 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)562-3600
Website: http://www.wcpss.net/wakefieldhs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,072
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 108.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 699
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46
Grades Taught
Grade 9 587
Grade 10 562
Grade 11 498
Grade 12 425

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wakefield High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9587
Grade 10562
Grade 11498
Grade 12425
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wakefield High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,00348.4%
Male1,06951.6%