Wake STEM Early College High School

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Wake STEM Early College High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2205 Walnut St,  Cary, NC
Wake County Schools
4.0
4.0
252 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr David Schwenker
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
94%
Reading Proficiency
95%
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
100%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Reading Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
94%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
15
Part Time Teachers
1
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
690
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
30
English
29
Reading
30
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
86.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
85.7%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
85:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.2%
Female
44.8%
White
33.5%
Hispanic
27.8%
Asian
20.3%
Black
13.5%
Two or more races
5%

School Rankings

#2 Best Magnet HS in North Carolina
#3 Best College Prep Public HS in North Carolina
#6 Best Public HS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University 198 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 124 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 107 Students
Duke University 60 Students
Appalachian State University 43 Students
East Carolina University 41 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 34 Students
Meredith College 33 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 29 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 39 Students
Biology 38 Students
Business 33 Students
Mechanical Engineering 25 Students
Psychology 21 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 18 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Aerospace Engineering 12 Students
Electrical Engineering 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 39 Reviews
3.0 Alum
6/15/2025
My experience was a little bit of everything, honestly it just comes down to certain teacher relationships that affect your grade not because you've done anything wrong, but personal grading is a thing. But then there are the college classes and the fun and learning gained through them.
5.0 Junior
1/26/2024
Honestly, I love Wake STEM. It was my dream school for years, and after being here for 2.5 years, it did not disappoint. The staff is absolutely amazing, and the students and general culture is just... wow. I will say that if you are looking to apply, be prepared to have (1) no say in what classes you take until junior/senior year and (2) almost exclusively take AP courses.
4.0 Alum
8/9/2022
Great staff and environment overall, if it weren't for STEM I wouldn't have had the competitive nature to continue my studies and passion.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 6 Reviews
5.0 student
6/21/2019
I have had an amazing experience as a student at this school. This has made me not only ready for college but also the professional world. Throughout my four years here I was able to grow and learn through the help of the incredible students and staff. I can't wait to see what Wake STEM becomes.
2.0 parent
1/27/2018
Not for students who need extra support. Good for mature, independent students
2.0 parent
7/25/2017
It was meant to be for those families whose parents had never achieved a college education. Instead, it turned out to be an elite school where you are never given the opportunity to take average classes (for instance, the only seated US History class is AP - not advanced or regular). If you need mor...
5.0 parent
3/22/2015
My son has been at this school for 2yrs. It's an exceptionally good school...great teachers who collaborate, excellent leadership from Principal Schwenker & others, compassionate treatment of students by peers & teachers. It's a very small healthy cohesive school where everyone is focused on student...

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Wake STEM Early College 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 252 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 94% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 95% are proficient in reading. Wake STEM Early College High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $468,662. Discover additional schools in the area, like Governor Morehead School for the BlindThis, Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy, Needham Broughton High, and more. Learn more about what Cary has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wake STEM Early College High School.

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