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Wake STEM Early College High School
PublicHighGrades 9–13
2205 Walnut Street, Cary, NC 27518 · (919) 694-8130 · Part of Wake County Schools
Students
294
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
36%
Setting
City
Grades
9–13
What stands out about Wake STEM Early College High School
- School Grade A+: near the top of North Carolina’s public schools
- Math proficiency 53 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 48 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 14.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency95%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts95%
State average 47.2%
Location
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2205 Walnut Street, Cary
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 967
Grade 1068
Grade 1165
Grade 1267
Grade 1327
Enrollment over time
256’20
252’21
263’22
282’23
294’24
Up 14.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 33%Hispanic 29%Asian 20%Black 14%Two or more races 4%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.