Wakefield High
2,072 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 932 |
| Hispanic | 385 |
| Black | 586 |
| Asian | 100 |
| Two or More | 62 |
| American Indian | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White932 (45.0 %)
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Black586 (28.3 %)
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Hispanic385 (18.6 %)
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Asian100 (4.8 %)
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Two or More62 (3.0 %)
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American Indian5 (0.2 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 587 |
| Grade 10 | 562 |
| Grade 11 | 498 |
| Grade 12 | 425 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,003 | 48.4% |
| Male | 1,069 | 51.6% |
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