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Wakefield High School

2200 Wakefield Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 2,072 students in grades 9-12, Wakefield High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,072 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Wakefield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wakefield High School's student population of 2,072 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,072 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
108 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
Wakefield High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wakefield High School is 0.69, 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)
#480 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wakefield High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wakefield 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.
70%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wakefield 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.
55%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wakefield 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
19:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wakefield 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 Wakefield High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wakefield High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wakefield High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
28%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wakefield High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
45%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wakefield 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
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wakefield 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 Wakefield High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Wakefield High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Wakefield 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
31%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wakefield 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
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wakefield 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 Wakefield High School's ranking?
Wakefield High School is ranked #480 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wakefield High School often compared to?
Wakefield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wake Forest High School, Heritage High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wakefield High School?
The graduation rate of Wakefield High School is 93%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wakefield High School?
2,072 students attend Wakefield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Wakefield High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakefield High School?
Wakefield High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wakefield High School offer ?
Wakefield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wakefield High School part of?
Wakefield High School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Wakefield High School located?
Wakefield High School is located in the North Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 17 other public schools located in North Raleigh.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,072 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 93% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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