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North Wake College And Career Academy vs. Wake Stem Early College High School

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School Overview

School
North Wake College And Career Academy
931 Durham Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Wake Stem Early College High School
2205 Walnut Street
Cary, NC 27518
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

North Wake College And Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 336 students in grades 9-13, North Wake College And Career Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 261 students in grades 9-13, Wake Stem Early College High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-13
9-13
Total Students
336 students
261 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Wake College And Career Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wake Stem Early College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
39% | 61%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Wake College And Career Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wake Stem Early College High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Wake College And Career Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wake Stem Early College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Wake College And Career Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wake County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wake Stem Early College High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wake County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#151 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
#73 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Wake College And Career Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wake Stem Early College High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-79%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥80%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Wake College And Career Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wake Stem Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 1% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 1% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Wake College And Career Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wake Stem Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Wake College And Career Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wake Stem Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of North Wake College And Career Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wake Stem Early College High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of North Wake College And Career Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wake Stem Early College High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
85
70
Grade 10 Students
84
67
Grade 11 Students
88
66
Grade 12 Students
79
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North Wake College And Career Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
% Asian
4%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Wake College And Career Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wake Stem Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Wake College And Career Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wake Stem Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
36%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Wake College And Career Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wake Stem Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
33%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Wake College And Career Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wake Stem Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Wake College And Career Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wake Stem Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Wake College And Career Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wake Stem Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Wake College And Career Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wake Stem Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Wake College And Career Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wake Stem Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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