Cary High School
- Public
- CARY, NC
Public School
Cary High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- CARY, NC
- Rating 3.83 out of 5 348 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade C
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Cary High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
58%
Percent Proficient - Math
61%
Average Graduation Rate
86%
Average SAT
1210
437 responses
Average ACT
26
290 responses
AP Enrollment
29%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade A minus
Median Household Income
$113,782
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,392
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$404,300
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
77%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 48 responsesPoll
73%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 48 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,071
Free or Reduced Lunch
28%
78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 54 responses76%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 54 responses83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 54 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$44,525
Teachers in First/Second Year
3.2%
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 63 responses81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 63 responses84%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 63 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$11,149 / year
National
$12,23987%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 70 responses40%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 70 responses73%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 70 responsesSimilar Schools
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Cary High School Reviews
Rating 3.83 out of 5 348 reviews
Overall, I had a very good time at Cary High. The student body is diverse and most people I know found their place in a group of people with common interests. I found that there were lots of opportunities to get involved in clubs or athletics, and I was able to choose to take many different AP courses to challenge myself academically. I was always impressed by the dedication of my peers to things like the visual and performing arts or their club/team commitments. Most teachers I had would go out of their way to help students seeking help and I always felt like I was in a supportive environment. Forks up, Cary!
I have spent all four years of my high school experience at Cary High School and have loved the administration and atmosphere! The faculty is welcoming and kind. I also appreciate the wide variety of offered classes. Additionally, they offer plenty of clubs that are sure to offer hobbies and interests for all students.
I got admission in Cary High School, NC in 2020 (during pandemic) It was difficult for me to understand the school's rules and regulations during virtual learning. At first, I was worried about this new system in my last school year. But when I had meetings with my counselor Mrs. Strader, I felt like I am here for a very long time. As I was new in the school, my counselor and my teachers supported me so much. They helped me from finding the best colleges in North Carolina to order the caps and gowns for graduation. During our online classes, the teachers used to make breakout rooms for the students to interact with each other. This helped me to engage with my other class fellows. There are many clubs in our school that helped me stay in touch with people who have the same interests as mine. Even though I have not visited my whole school, but the management of school during online learning is the best. I can proudly say that I am a student of Cary High! Forks up!