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Cary High School

Cary High School is a public high school in Cary, NC, serving grades 9–12, rated B+, with 2,044 students and a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

B+TopHap school rating
Rating
B+
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
2,044
Students per teacher
17.5:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

AP courses offered
21
Open enrollment
No

Student body

White43%
Hispanic29%
Black17%
Asian6%
Two or more races5%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
39%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-6.4%
Prior-year enrollment
2,183

Homes assigned to this school

18,054 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Cary High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
638 Walnut St, Cary, NC 27511
Phone
(919) 460-3549
Website
caryhs.wcpss.net
Setting
City - Medium
Status
Operational
NCES ID
370472001844
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School district

Wake County Schools

District rating
B+
Schools
198
Students
163,325
Spending per student
$11,625
Teachers (FTE)
10,649
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Cary High School

How is Cary High School rated?

Cary High School holds a B+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Wake County Schools is rated B+ overall.

What grades does Cary High School serve?

Cary High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Cary High School?

2,044 students attend Cary High School, down from 2,183 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1.

Which homes are assigned to Cary High School?

TopHap matches 18,054 residential properties to Cary High School in and around Cary. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Cary High School offer?

Cary High School offers 21 AP courses.

Which school district is Cary High School in?

Cary High School is part of Wake County Schools, which reports 198 schools, 163,325 students and $11,625 of spending per student.