- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wake Forest, NC
North Wake College and Career Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Wake College and Career Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370472003410
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Wake College and Career Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Wake Forest · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Wake College and Career Academy has class sizes larger than 75% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Wake College and Career Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Wake Forest, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472003410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
North Wake College and Career Academy held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 370472003410 · Wake Forest, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 17.3:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
North Wake College and Career Academy held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Wake College and Career Academy 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 346
North Wake College and Career Academy
346 students
What this shows North Wake College and Career Academy reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Wake College and Career Academy compares
North Wake College and Career Academy 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 63% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.3%
African American 33.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, North Wake College and Career Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 North Wake College and Career Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Wake College and Career Academy'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 Wake Forest
2 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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Wake College and Career Academy
How many students attend North Wake College and Career Academy?
North Wake College and Career Academy has 346 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wake Forest, NC. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Wake College and Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Wake College and Career Academy is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Wake College and Career Academy?
24.4% of students at North Wake College and Career Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Wake College and Career Academy?
The largest demographic group at North Wake College and Career Academy is White at 35.3% of enrollment, in Wake Forest, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Wake College and Career Academy?
North Wake College and Career Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 North Wake College and Career Academy rank among high schools in Wake Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, North Wake College and Career Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Wake Forest, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Wake Forest on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides North Wake College and Career Academy, 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.