East Wake High School

5101 Rolesville Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,508 students in grades 9-12, East Wake High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

East Wake High School's student population of 1,508 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,508 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
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School Rankings

East Wake High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Wake High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1106 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
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51%
42%
This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.
44%
47%
This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
33%
20%
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Black
40%
25%
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White
22%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart display the diversity score of East Wake High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of East Wake High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
This chart display 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 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Wake High School's ranking?
East Wake High School is ranked #1106 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 Knightdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Wake High School?
The graduation rate of East Wake High School is 86%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend East Wake High School?
1,508 students attend East Wake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of East Wake High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Wake High School?
East Wake High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
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)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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