Serving 579 students in grades 6-12, Southern Wake Academy 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 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Southern Wake Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
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Southern Wake Academy's student population of 579 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
Southern Wake Academy 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 Southern Wake Academy is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1568 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
7%
25%
White
75%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country Running, Soccer, Softball, Ultimate Frisbee, Volley Ball
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Music Program
Music Program
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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What is Southern Wake Academy's ranking?
Southern Wake Academy is ranked #1568 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Wake Academy?
The graduation rate of Southern Wake Academy is 70-74%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southern Wake Academy?
579 students attend Southern Wake Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Southern Wake Academy students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Wake Academy?
Southern Wake Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern Wake Academy offer ?
Southern Wake Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Southern Wake Academy part of?
Southern Wake Academy is part of Southern Wake Academy School District.
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A great small public highschool in Fuquay-Varina.
We moved to 5108 Old Powell Road in the summer of 2010.
Stop in and see us.
Review Southern Wake Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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