Sanderson High School

Sanderson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5500 Dixon Dr,  Raleigh, NC
North Hills Neighborhood
Wake County Schools
3.7
4.2
1,610 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Gregory Decker
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
93
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
72.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
2
Equity
5
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
242:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
50%
Black
22.6%
Hispanic
21.2%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Native American
<1%
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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 412 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 304 Students
Appalachian State University 279 Students
East Carolina University 262 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 259 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 190 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 164 Students
Wake Technical Community College 121 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 103 Students
Elon University 101 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 139 Students
Psychology 93 Students
Biology 90 Students
Nursing 70 Students
Political Science and Government 57 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Communications 37 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Marketing 28 Students
Criminology 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 290 Reviews
4.0 Parent
10/18/2024
Excellent autism support teacher. She works with the students according to their abilities. As well, she aids students with getting the most beneficial curriculum possible. It is difficult to communicate with teachers due to lack of 1:1. Not enough teachers.
3.0 Junior
5/13/2024
My experience at Sanderson high school within the past year has been pretty good. Although just like other school there are a few adjustments that could be made but overall great teachers that actually want to see you succeed.
5.0 Senior
2/12/2024
Sanderson high school is excellent. It has around the same opportunity as any other high school in the area. Lots of college level courses and clubs. The great thing is that since it is a little smaller there seems to be more leadership positions or opportunities for everyone. Not the nicest facilities but good enough, great community. The academy of finance is also excellent and can't be found anywhere else.
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4.2 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/16/2024
Both of my children graduated from Sanderson, High School. As a single mother, raising them without a whole lot of family support. I will encourage anyone in that situation to Reach Out. Do not be embarassed, or feel shamed. It is very important when we parents are raising or children, especially wh...
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5.0 parent
2/24/2023
My daughter is in her 9th grade and doing well at Sanderson HS. Sanderson HS provides many opportunities to get involved with sports and clubs. Her teachers have been positive and helpful. Her coaches have also been encouraging and supportive and provided a lot of guidance as she is just beginning h...
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4.0 parent
2/21/2020
Looking back, Sanderson was the perfect high school for my kid. The size kept things manageable without them being lost in a sea of faces. Teachers reached out at critical times.,My kid was not a genius nor high enough to be a junior Marshall BUT the preparation in the honors and AP courses prepared...
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5.0 parent
1/3/2018
I have 2 kids at Sanderson and they have enjoyed their high school experience and I have been very impressed with the majority of the teachers.
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