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East Wake High School

5101 Rolesville Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,646 students in grades 9-12, East Wake High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,646 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
East Wake High School's student population of 1,646 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,646 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
East Wake High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Wake High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1455 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of East Wake High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Wake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Wake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Wake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of East Wake High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in East Wake High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in East Wake High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
34%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Wake High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
42%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in East Wake High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
19%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in East Wake High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in East Wake High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in East Wake High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of East Wake High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of East Wake High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Wake High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Wake High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Wake High School's ranking?
East Wake High School is ranked #1455 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are East Wake High School often compared to?
East Wake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Enloe High School, Knightdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Wake High School?
The graduation rate of East Wake High School is 85%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend East Wake High School?
1,646 students attend East Wake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of East Wake High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Wake High School?
East Wake High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Wake High School offer ?
East Wake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Wake High School part of?
East Wake High School is part of Wake County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,646 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 85% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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