- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Raleigh, NC
Wake Early College of Health and Science
Federal NCES profile for Wake Early College of Health and Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370472002866
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wake Early College of Health and Science earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 14
- high schools in Raleigh · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 26.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wake Early College of Health and Science has class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wake Early College of Health and Science ranks #2 of 14 high schools in Raleigh, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472002866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Wake Early College of Health and Science held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 370472002866 · Raleigh, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 26.4:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Wake Early College of Health and Science held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wake Early College of Health and Science 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 317
Wake Early College of Health and Science
317 students
What this shows Wake Early College of Health and Science reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wake Early College of Health and Science compares
Wake Early College of Health and Science 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 | 26.4:1 | ▲ 67% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 67% above state mean
Top 97% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 28.7%
African American 26.8%
Asian 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 4.1%
Largest group: White at 28.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.2, Wake Early College of Health and Science is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Wake Early College of Health and Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wake Early College of Health and Science'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 Raleigh
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Enloe High
Standard public school
2,643 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Millbrook High
Standard public school
2,498 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Leesville Road High
Standard public school
2,411 students 19:1 students per teacher
Athens Drive High
Standard public school
2,156 students 17:1 students per teacher
Needham Broughton High
Standard public school
2,153 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Wakefield High
Standard public school
2,065 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wake Early College of Health and Science
How many students attend Wake Early College of Health and Science?
Wake Early College of Health and Science has 317 students enrolled. It is a high school in Raleigh, NC. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wake Early College of Health and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Wake Early College of Health and Science is 26.4:1, which is 67% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wake Early College of Health and Science?
33.0% of students at Wake Early College of Health and Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wake Early College of Health and Science?
The largest demographic group at Wake Early College of Health and Science is White at 28.7% of enrollment, in Raleigh, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wake Early College of Health and Science?
Wake Early College of Health and Science has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Wake Early College of Health and Science rank among high schools in Raleigh?
By Resource Investment Index, Wake Early College of Health and Science ranks #2 of 14 high schools in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Wake Early College of Health and Science, 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.