Cary High
- 2,044 Students
- 116.8 Teachers (FTE)
- 17.5:1 Student:Teacher
- 09–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (919)460-3549 Phone
- http://caryhs.wcpss.net/ Website
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Cary High
Cary, NC 27511
High No virtual instruction Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ F (35.3)
2,044
Students
116.8
Teachers
17.5:1
Student:Teacher
(919)460-3549
Phone
http://caryhs.wcpss.net/
Website
Cary High is a public school administered by the Wake County Schools district in Cary, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 09–12.
Key statistics: 2,044 students enrolled; a 17.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs North Carolina High School Average
Enrollment
2,044.0
State avg: 778.0
▲ 163% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
State avg: 19.6:1
▼ 11% better
Free Lunch %
38.6%
State avg: 76.6%
▼ 50% better
School Details
School Name
Cary High
NCESSCH ID
370472001844
State School ID
NC-920-368
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
638 Walnut St
City
Cary
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
27511
County
Wake County
Metro Area
Raleigh-Cary, NC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
3702
State Leg. Upper
37016
State Leg. Lower
37011
Latitude
35.77272
Longitude
-78.76613
Grades Offered
9th
10th
11th
12th
2,044
Total Students
116.8
Teachers FTE
17.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
116.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 116.8 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 788 | 38.6% |
| Not Applicable | 0 | 0% |
District Info
District Name
Wake County Schools
LEAID
3704720
State LEA ID
NC-920
Phone
(919)431-7400
Website
http://www.wcpss.net/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Cary
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$1,962,914K
Federal Revenue
$211,213K
State Revenue
$1,108,288K
Local Revenue
$643,413K
Total Expenditure
$2,189,233K
Instruction Exp.
$1,243,850K
Support Services
$565,704K
Other Current Exp.
$58,464K
Geographic
Nearby Schools
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cary High, answered using official NCES data.