Wake Preparatory Academy serves 2,617 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,617 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wake Preparatory Academy's student population of 2,617 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 12100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
2,617 students
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wake Preparatory Academy 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
20%
24%
White
54%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
28.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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?
2,617 students attend Wake Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Wake Preparatory Academy students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 21:1, 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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