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Sanderson High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
5500 Dixon Dr,
Raleigh, NC
Wake County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr Gregory Decker
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
83%
Niche Grade
B
B
B+
C+
C+
B-
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.49
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Reading Proficiency
57%
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Math Proficiency
43%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
91
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Full Time Teachers
91
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Teachers in First or Second Year
8.1%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
610
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Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
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Number of AP Courses
17
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AP Pass Rate
72.5%
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AP Math Enrollment
High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Average
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
242:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
53.1%
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Female
46.9%
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White
47.8%
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Black
22.8%
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Hispanic
21.3%
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Two or more races
4.5%
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Asian
3.2%
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Native American
<1%
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Pacific Islander
<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
402 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
282 Students
Appalachian State University
270 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
262 Students
East Carolina University
243 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
204 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
175 Students
Wake Technical Community College
126 Students
North Carolina A&T State University
116 Students
Elon University
104 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
131 Students
Psychology
101 Students
Biology
90 Students
Nursing
73 Students
Political Science and Government
52 Students
Communications
35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
33 Students
Criminology
30 Students
Computer Science
28 Students
Engineering
27 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/6/2025
My experience at Sanderson was exciting, I was given many opportunities and a chance to showcase my voice.
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.
12/9/2023
It was a little unorganized because of covid and the change of principals for a little while then after all of that was sorted out it was pretty good and felt a lot more together.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/14/2026
My daughter attended this school for four years and had good teachers. However, the counselor was not very helpful, so she had to seek assistance from a different counselor. The art teacher is wonderful. The school infrastructure needs updates, and there should be better communication with parents.
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...
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...
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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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$216K - $4.5M
Homes For Sale
131
Average Home Value
$634,545
Median Lot Size
12,196 Sq Ft
% Renters
50%
Average Household Income
$116,487
% of College Grads
56.3%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
3,122 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
59.2%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,234 - $1,824 per month
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- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 564+ Sq Ft
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- Raleigh, NC
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- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 690+ Sq Ft
- 7303 Bryn Athyn Way
- Raleigh, NC
$743 - $1,393 per month
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- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 654+ Sq Ft
- 6717 Six Forks Rd
- Raleigh, NC
$1,299 - $1,325 per month
- Midtown Park Townhomes
- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,100 Sq Ft
- 5422 Tralee Place
- Raleigh, NC
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- Infinity Six Forks
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 722+ Sq Ft
- 900 E Six Forks Rd
- Raleigh, NC
$1,010 - $1,975 per month
- Averelle North Hills
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 510+ Sq Ft
- 120 Ridgewood Dr
- Raleigh, NC
$1,484 - $3,873 per month
- St. Albans Lofts
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 539+ Sq Ft
- 600 Saint Albans Dr
- Raleigh, NC
$1,233 - $1,525 per month
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- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 600+ Sq Ft
- 7816 Six Forks Rd
- Raleigh, NC
$1,483 - $2,585 per month
- Cortland Midtown East
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- 1-3 Baths
- 661+ Sq Ft
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- Raleigh, NC
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- Public
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Parks in this Area
Rothgeb Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Peter Williams Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
North Hills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Cedar Hills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Disc Golf
Midtown Park At North Hills
- Trails
- Events
- Concessions
Eastgate Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Shelley Lake
- Basketball
- Fishing
- Lake
Optimist Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Pool
- Tennis
Longstreet Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
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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 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% 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 3.49, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $634,545. 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.