Central Wake Charter High School

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Raleigh, North Carolina - 1 schools

An equity score of 39/100 ranks Central Wake Charter High School #168 of 293 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,114 per pupil, Central Wake Charter High School ranks #61 of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

220
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,114
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Central Wake Charter High School operates 1 public schools serving 220 students, placing it among the smallest districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Wake County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,114 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending. See how North Carolina compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 18.3% local, 67.5% state, and 14.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 39/100, ranked #168 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

. Demographically, the student body averages 44.4% African American, 44.0% Hispanic or Latino, 8.2% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Central Wake High School, enrolling 293 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Central Wake High School accounts for 100.0% of all Central Wake Charter High School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Central Wake Charter High School a distant remainder — means Central Wake Charter High School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

14.2%
Federal
67.5%
State
18.3%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
168 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Central Wake Charter High School.

White 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
African American 44.4%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 1.4%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Central Wake Charter High School

School Enrollment
Central Wake High School
Charter
293

How Central Wake Charter High School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The North Carolina districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Southeastern Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Community School of Digital and Visual a Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Island Montessori Charter Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Global Scholars Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Central Wake Charter High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in North Carolina

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Wake County Schools
159,778 students · 197 schools · $11,859/pupil
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
144,197 students · 180 schools · $11,853/pupil
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Guilford County Schools
68,894 students · 126 schools · $13,036/pupil
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Cumberland County Schools
49,661 students · 86 schools · $12,412/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central Wake Charter High School?

Central Wake Charter High School has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 220 students.

How much does Central Wake Charter High School spend per student?

Central Wake Charter High School spends $14,114 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #168 in North Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of Central Wake Charter High School?

Central Wake Charter High School students are 44.4% African American, 44.0% Hispanic or Latino, 8.2% White, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Central Wake Charter High School?

Central Wake Charter High School has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #168 out of 293 districts in North Carolina.