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Cary High

PublicGrades 9–12
Cary, North Carolina · Wake County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,044
Student:Teacher17.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch39%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
2,044
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
39%-43.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Cary High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Cary, North Carolina. The school enrolls 2,044 students. It is part of the Wake County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictWake County Schools
County37183
CityCary
ZIP27511
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370472001844

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,044
White43.0%
Hispanic / Latino29.2%
Black / African American17.2%
Asian5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races4.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
43.0%
Hispanic
29.2%
Black
17.2%
Asian
5.6%
Two+
4.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %39%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)