- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wendell, NC
East Wake High
Federal NCES profile for East Wake High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370472001855
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Wake High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Wendell · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Wake High has class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Wake High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Wendell, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472001855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
East Wake High held near 1,708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.9 → 91.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+62 students YoY 370472001855 · Wendell, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,777 enr · 19.5:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
East Wake High held near 1,708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.9 → 91.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Wake High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school
East Wake High
1,777 students
What this shows East Wake High reports 1,777 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Wake High compares
East Wake High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▼ 18% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,777 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,777
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
276
in-school suspensions + 294 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
White 16.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, East Wake High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Wake High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Wake High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Wendell
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,777 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Wake High
How many students attend East Wake High?
East Wake High has 1,777 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wendell, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,646 (2022-23) → 1,708 (2023-24), nearly flat (+62).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Wake High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Wake High is 19.5:1, which is 23% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Wake High?
53.9% of students at East Wake High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Wake High?
The largest demographic group at East Wake High is African American at 42.9% of enrollment, in Wendell, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Wake High?
East Wake High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Wake High rank among public schools in Wendell?
By Resource Investment Index, East Wake High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Wendell, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wendell on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides East Wake High, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.