Sheryl Merritt
New Legacy Realty
(984) 205-3993
41 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$1,022,500 Price
Wakefield High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
2200 Wakefield Pines Dr,
Raleigh, NC
Wake County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr Ritchie Bazzell
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
64%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
91%
Niche Grade
B+
B
B+
C
C+
B
A-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
64%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
109
Full Time Teachers
109
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
62.1%
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
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
314:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
45%
Black
28.3%
Hispanic
18.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.8%
Two or more races
3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB 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
593 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
493 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
446 Students
East Carolina University
371 Students
Appalachian State University
282 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
274 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
235 Students
North Carolina A&T State University
210 Students
Duke University
158 Students
Elon University
152 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
185 Students
Business
171 Students
Psychology
117 Students
Nursing
114 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
65 Students
Marketing
52 Students
Chemistry
48 Students
Communications
47 Students
Political Science and Government
46 Students
Engineering
44 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/6/2025
Wakefield High School has made me learn a lot and has prepared me for my next steps into the real world with sports, classes, real-life experiences, etc. Some things are annoying though like teachers discriminating against you, bullying and more.
2/25/2025
Overall i think Wakefield is a good school. I think there should be some major changes in administation and some of the teachers.
2/24/2025
I honestly feel neutral about the school. There definitely is room for improvement, but I have experienced multiple good memories. I enjoy the club variety, the support from my counselors, and the one on one experience you can receive in study hall with the teachers. I
GreatSchools Reviews
1/15/2024
We have been at Wakefield High School for 3 years now with our oldest and are truly enjoying it! The Wakefield schools are located in the heart of a beautiful and supportive community in north Raleigh. There are numerous rigorous course offerings and more club offerings than you can count. They rank...
4/27/2023
The school is bad there is bugs
2/14/2019
Wakefield is a great neighborhood school. I have been very impressed with the teachers, communication, and school spirit.
1/9/2018
Wakefield is a wonderful school! My children couldn't be happier here. They have been treated well by their classmates and teachers. Staff are quick to respond and help students and parents! This has not been my experience in other schools. Wakefield has a clear vision and high expectations. I also...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$359K - $4.3M
Homes For Sale
216
Average Home Value
$863,555
Median Lot Size
39,204 Sq Ft
% Renters
18%
Average Household Income
$182,210
% of College Grads
63%
Median Age
46
Average House Size
4,030 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
12.1%
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$1,100 - $2,450 per month
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- 1-2 Baths
- 788+ Sq Ft
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- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 610+ Sq Ft
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- Playground
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Oakboro Park
Bedford Falls Bailey Park
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Wakefield 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 2,105 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. Wakefield High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 91%, 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 $863,555. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wakefield Middle, Wake Forest-Rolesville Middle School, Durant Road Middle, and more. Learn more about what Raleigh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wakefield High School.