Sanderson High School

Sanderson High School

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

School Details

Head of School
Mr Gregory Decker
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
96
Full Time Teachers
96
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
17
AP Pass Rate
72.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
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
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%

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 395 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 284 Students
Appalachian State University 270 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 256 Students
East Carolina University 246 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 191 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 171 Students
Wake Technical Community College 118 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 111 Students
Elon University 97 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 131 Students
Psychology 92 Students
Biology 88 Students
Nursing 74 Students
Political Science and Government 53 Students
Communications 37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Criminology 32 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Marketing 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 294 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/17/2025
I have enjoyed being a student at Sanderson. I feel like the school offers rigorous academic content and teachers are vested in students' success. The student population is diverse and I have had the opportunity to meet many people and make many friends for life.
4.0 Senior
11/28/2024
I have had a good time at Sanderson. The best part has been being part of the marching band, and the worst part was last year when we had 7 fire alarms in one day because of a dysfunctional smoke detector. I don't think there needs to be much change, except for the flow into and out of the student parking lot.
1.0 Senior
9/12/2024
This school is a JOKE. I honestly don't know how they are still open. The administration is rude and nasty and will scream at you if you're 10 seconds late to class. I wonder how they hire these teachers because in my 3 years here I've only had ONE good teacher. This English teachers are absolutely terrible and don't even get me started on the math teachers.. they literally announced my grade on the test to the class and they know I struggle with math. These teachers have always failed to accommodate me and help me learn better. I honestly don't even feel safe coming here, it's scary. DONT. COME. HERE.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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...
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...
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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Sanderson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Raleigh, NC and is served by the Wake County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,610 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Sanderson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $616,155. Discover additional schools in the area, like Millbrook High School, The Fletcher Academy, Friendship Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Raleigh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sanderson High School.

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