Fuquay-Varina High

Fuquay-Varina High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
201 Bengal Dr,  Fuquay-Varina, NC
Wake County Schools
3.7
3.8
2,076 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Jonathan Enns
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
95
Full Time Teachers
95
Teachers in First or Second Year
0.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
24
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
55.6%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
282:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
White
58.3%
Hispanic
18.5%
Black
15.2%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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 541 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 406 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 406 Students
East Carolina University 357 Students
Appalachian State University 340 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 264 Students
Wake Technical Community College 209 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 206 Students
Western Carolina University 172 Students
Campbell University 172 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 139 Students
Psychology 138 Students
Biology 137 Students
Nursing 112 Students
Computer Science 68 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 62 Students
Engineering 42 Students
Pre-Law Studies 39 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 38 Students
Political Science and Government 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 369 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/4/2024
My experience at fuquay varina highschool has been a real roller coaster. I started out nervous about making friends and getting comfortable in the environment im in. However, although we had some ups and downs with friends and having difficult classed and having some teachers that i didn't like. The environment i was in was great and it shaped me into who i am today
5.0 Senior
10/8/2024
The best parts of my school are the community feeling around us, you can be involved in so many things like clubs, sports, and activities within the classroom. The worst parts are that I wasn't always challenged in the work and there wasn't a difference between most honors and academic classes.
4.0 Senior
9/8/2024
This fairly large school utilizes its large student base and campus to provide an exceptional selection of extracurriculars and sports, in addition to a broad selection of courses for students interested in a variety of topics. The FIRST robotics team at the school is incredible, with a dedicated classroom, no entry requirements or fees, and they are very competitive despite being relatively new.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/20/2025
The best thing this school ever did was fire Randall Barrow as varsity head coach. Genuinely no clue why anyone let him be around minors in the first place. When times got hard all he would resort to was screaming and yelling, probably the reason he had heart issues. Just not a good person, coach or...
5.0 parent
5/9/2025
My child is not a native English speaker, but at school she received full support and understanding from all the school staff. My child enjoys attending school and doing her homework, the teachers encourage her desire for knowledge and provide a favorable psychological atmosphere. Many thanks to all...
5.0 parent
1/17/2023
FVHS is an amazing school filled with kind and compassionate teachers and admin. My final child will be graduating and we leave the school with great memories. This school is uniquely community. With most students residing within The same zip code these kids build life long bonds as they send each o...
4.0 parent
6/9/2017
It is hard to find a more caring staff from the admin to the teachers. I have had 4 kids attend here and the level of care, and support is amazing!

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Fuquay-Varina High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fuquay-Varina, NC, in the Fuquay-Varina neighborhood, and is served by the Wake County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 2,076 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Fuquay-Varina High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $487,140. Discover additional schools in the area, like Southern Wake Academy, and more. Learn more about what Fuquay-Varina has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fuquay-Varina High.

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