Green Hope High School is a secondary school located at 2500 Carpenter Upchurch Road in Cary, North Carolina. It is a part of the Wake County Public School System. Green Hope High School has a current enrollment of over 2,000 students, and is one of the highest performing high schools in North Carolina.
Serving 2,304 students in grades 9-12, Green Hope High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Green Hope High serves the western part of Cary, NC, covering an area of approximately 10.8 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 13 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Green Hope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Green Hope High School's student population of 2,304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,304 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Rankings
Green Hope High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Hope High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)91%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
37%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Burgundy
School Mascot
Falcon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Hope High School's ranking?
Green Hope High School is ranked #35 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Green Hope High School often compared to?
Green Hope High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Panther Creek High School, Green Level High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Green Hope High School?
The graduation rate of Green Hope High School is 97%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Green Hope High School?
2,304 students attend Green Hope High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Green Hope High School students are White, 37% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Green Hope High School?
Green Hope High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Green Hope High School offer ?
Green Hope High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Green Hope High School part of?
Green Hope High School is part of Wake County Schools.
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