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Wakefield High School

#160 in Best Public High Schools in North Carolina
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 429 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B-
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      C+
    7. Administration
      C-
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      C-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C
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    Wakefield High School is an above average, public school located in Raleigh, NC. It has 2,014 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 56% of students are at least proficient in math and 57% in reading.
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    (919) 562-3600
    2200 Wakefield Pines Drive
    Raleigh, NC 27614
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    Wakefield High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    57%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    56%
    Average Graduation Rate
    94%
    Average SAT
    1160
    351 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    179 responses
    AP Enrollment
    30%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      B+
    Median Household Income
    $61,505
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,010
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $225,000
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    C+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    69%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.39 responses
    Poll
    62%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.39 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 119 responses
    Report
    • Spirit Week
      24%
    • Football games
      24%
    • Multicultural Festival
      11%
    • Just Think First Program
      9%
    • Pep-rally
      8%
    • Marching Band Competitions
      7%
    • Theater productions
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,014
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    25%
    87%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.46 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.46 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.46 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    19:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $42,726
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    3.1%
    57%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.67 responses
    64%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.67 responses
    55%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.67 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,803/ year
    National
    $12,239
    88%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.80 responses
    41%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.80 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.80 responses
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    Wakefield High School Reviews

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    Wakefield High School sits at the heart of Wake County, surrounded by vast, lush hills, and beautiful architectural relics. The school ranks high in test scores, specifically in the fields of Math and English; and there are dozens of Science and CTE electives to keep the young minds busy. And though I am one of those students, that maintains a 4.3 GPA and is involved in many service clubs, I am also an art student. And the arts department of this school has devolved into the forgotten department (clever, I know). Don't get me wrong. I love Wakefield! However, the arts programs do not get the proper funding they need, such as the small choral department, which receives only a few thousand dollars a year. In addition to this, the amount of shooting and bomb threats that Wakefield receives per year is ridiculous at this point. I have been at this school for three years now, and I still wonder exactly how these threats are being dealt with, because I know that ultimately, they are not.
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    I loved my experience here at Wakefield High School and I would not change the past four years for anything! All my teachers are very nice and the sports teams are very well put together and organized. However, there have been many incidents throughout the past four years that could've been easily prevented. Such as senior pranks getting out of hand to random school fights in public areas. Overall, I had a great time here and Wakefield has definitely prepared me for college.
    My experience with WakefieldHS was great! I loved the diversity and acceptance within the school community and the determination the teachers have with students, they make it their business to help every student pass. Although I wish I gotten more involved, there are many organizations and clubs to join for anyone with any interest. With my experience from WakefieldHS, something I think should change is the students’ voices not being heard. I’ve learned that whenever there is a time for students to express their opinions, no one is listening and it all comes down to the principal and administration. All in all I am proud to be an alumni of Wakefield High School and Class of 2018!