NORTH WAKE COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY

North Wake College and Career Academy is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Wake Forest, NC with about 125 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 11th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, North Wake College and Career Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

North Wake College and Career Academy (NWCCA) is a specialized public high school located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, operating as part of the Wake County Public School System. Unlike a traditional high school, NWCCA is designed as a collaborative partnership between the school district and Wake Technical Community College. Its primary mission is to provide students with a unique educational pathway that blends rigorous high school academics with early access to college-level coursework and professional certifications, allowing students to earn credit toward both their diploma and a post-secondary degree or credential simultaneously.

The school is particularly well-suited for students who are looking for a non-traditional learning environment and a jump-start on their career or college ambitions. NWCCA offers specialized career tracks, such as information technology, business, and health sciences, which are supported by industry-aligned curriculum and hands-on training. By integrating workforce readiness with academic instruction, the academy aims to foster a professional culture that prepares graduates to be competitive in the modern job market or seamlessly transition into a four-year university program upon graduation.

For more information, contact North Wake College and Career Academy at (919) 694-8650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.