Wake Christian Academy

Wake Christian Academy

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
5500 Wake Academy Dr,  Raleigh, NC
4.2
3.9
909 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Mike Woods
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
25
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
99.9%
Annual Tuition
$12,000
Religious Affiliation
Christian

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
72
Part Time Teachers
8
Teachers in First or Second Year
22%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
26
Reading
28
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
80%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
70%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
84.4%
Two or more races
5.8%
Black
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Hispanic
1.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University 83 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 54 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 52 Students
Liberty University 51 Students
Campbell University 44 Students
Appalachian State University 42 Students
East Carolina University 42 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 31 Students
Western Carolina University 23 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 21 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 32 Students
Biology 16 Students
Nursing 15 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Political Science and Government 11 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Marketing 10 Students
Engineering 8 Students
Criminology 8 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 54 Reviews
5.0 Alum
3/25/2025
I attended Wake Christian Academy kindergarten through 12th grade. Classroom and academic expectations were always communicated well. There were many extra-curricular activities and athletics to participate in. One of my favorite electives I took while at Wake Christian was Practical Christian Service. We volunteered with The Good News Express to share the gospel at the NC State Fair and volunteered at local assisted living facilities where we played BINGO with the residents. I learned how to be the hands and feet of Jesus through this class and it blessed my heart in so many ways. I hope they bring it back as an elective for the current students.
5.0 Parent
2/21/2025
I am an alumni of WCA and both my children attend. We love our school. Great academics and offers many sport programs.
4.0 Senior
2/1/2023
I like Wake Christian's teachers and think the education system is really well done. They did their best to give students an option to do either in person or online when COVID-19 was happening, and I appreciated that. They could improve on the budget for the band and strings as they've had the same things for years. Overall, I really enjoyed being enrolled at Wake Christian.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 56 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/3/2025
We have loved our experience at Wake Christian where we feel staff is welcoming and the school puts Christ first. The academics are rigorous and there are many sports and extracurricular activities as well. Highly recommend.
5.0 parent
5/20/2025
Our girls have been at Wake Christian since kindergarten (6 years) and we couldn’t be happier with our choice. The staff and administration are the most caring and supportive group of people; more so, their focus is that each student develops their relationship with the Lord. The curriculum is curre...
3.0 parent
2/23/2025
WCA presents well on the surface, and the teachers are dedicated Christians who genuinely care for the students. However, challenges exist within the administration at all levels. Parent input is often not given much weight, and there is a sense that only a select group—primarily alumni, including s...
5.0 parent
2/17/2025
Wake Christian has a family-like atmosphere even though it is one of the larger private schools in Wake County. The teachers and staff are what makes Wake Christian standout above everywhere else. They truly love the students they teach and care about them beyond the classroom. Wake Christian has a...

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Wake Christian Academy is a private Christian school for students in grades K-12 located at 5500 Wake Academy Dr in Raleigh, in the Garner neighborhood. Annual tuition is $12,000. The school has a total enrollment of 909 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Wake Christian Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 99.9%, 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 $546,106. Discover additional schools in the area, like Garner High, Longleaf School Of The Arts, Oak City Academy, and more. Learn more about what Raleigh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wake Christian Academy.

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