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Wake STEM Early College High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Cary, North Carolina|Wake County Schools

Cary, NC 27518

School Profile

Grades
9–13
Enrollment
282
Student:Teacher
20.1:1
Locale
Urban
District
Wake County Schools
Econ. Disadvantaged
38.6%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
>=90%
Math Proficiency
>=90%
Graduation Rate
>=90%
Chronic Absenteeism
0.3%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
3 courses offered
54 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
120 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
116 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
49 test takers
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.4:1
Worse than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
304
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
16
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Social Workers
0.5
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,691
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,785
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$12,285
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 11%State 57%Local 33%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$431,758
-2.6% 1yr+34.6% 5yr
Raleigh, NC metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
14.4%
Below 150% poverty line
4.2%
Unemployment rate
8.3%
Uninsured residents
6.2%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
21,049
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
18,880
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
6,403 (34%)
Autism
4,034 (21%)
Other Health Impairment
3,356 (18%)
Speech/Language Impairment
1,537 (8%)
Intellectual Disability
903 (5%)
Emotional Disturbance
639 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

294
Current enrollment
Growing(+16% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Wake STEM Early College High School

Wake STEM Early College High School currently enrolls 282 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NC.

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