Cary High School

Cary High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
638 Walnut St,  Cary, NC
Wake County Schools
3.9
3.6
2,071 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Jacob Bryant
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
123
Full Time Teachers
123
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
73.3%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
334:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
42.5%
Hispanic
29.2%
Black
18.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5%
Two or more races
4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University 612 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 450 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 402 Students
Appalachian State University 342 Students
East Carolina University 299 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 251 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 221 Students
Wake Technical Community College 199 Students
Duke University 168 Students
Elon University 133 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 162 Students
Biology 161 Students
Psychology 107 Students
Nursing 90 Students
Computer Science 89 Students
Political Science and Government 63 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 61 Students
Engineering 60 Students
Marketing 47 Students
Environmental Science 39 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 338 Reviews
4.0 Alum
1/3/2025
Cary High School is a great setting to meet diverse groups of people. Practically everyone is welcoming and the staff there are very encouraging
5.0 Senior
4/25/2024
It's a really good school to have the best experience for the high school level. Safe environment for all !
4.0 Senior
2/16/2024
I find Cary highschool to be a general basic highschool, although our school spirit is through the roof sometimes.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 24 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/9/2022
Cary High is a great school, My one daughter graduated from here and doing science and engineering associates together,other daughter is in 11 grade , i have a superb experince with their studies they never struggles for their homework , all teschers are well trained , experienced and supportive. I...
5.0 other
3/24/2022
I have had 3 kids go through Cary High, and all of them liked being there and felt supported. My kids aren't crazy about school in general (not many kids are) but they all found clubs and activities to participate in and get involved. Cary High is probably the most diverse high school in town and I...
1.0 parent
5/31/2021
Horrible school. They test students on a daily basis without giving students enough time to have mastered it. They also don't teach and we parents have to do the teaching for them. And other students flunk. They go over on the allowed time for homework per class and each day. Many times they have ho...
2.0 other
7/5/2020
I had the opportunity to transfer to another school after my sophomore year, but I did not take it. I wish I would have, as this school became the reason I no longer have a passion for music.

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Cary High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cary, NC and is served by the Wake County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 2,071 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Cary High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $416,834. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crossroads FLEX, Thales Academy Cary HS, GRACE Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Cary has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cary High School.

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