Wake Preparatory Academy serves 2,203 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,203 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wake Preparatory Academy's student population of 2,203 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 10000% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
2,203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wake Preparatory Academy is 0.60, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
16%
25%
White
59%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Wake Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Wake Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Wake Forest High School, Franklin Academy by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Wake Preparatory Academy?
2,203 students attend Wake Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Wake Preparatory Academy students are White, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wake Preparatory Academy?
Wake Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wake Preparatory Academy offer ?
Wake Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Wake Preparatory Academy part of?
Wake Preparatory Academy is part of Wake Preparatory Academy School District.
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