Sanderson High

sandersonhs.wcpss.net/

1,648 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sanderson High School, located in North Raleigh, is a prominent member of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Known for its long-standing tradition of academic excellence and community spirit, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of programs designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. It provides a robust curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level options, and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, reflecting its commitment to fostering high-achieving scholars.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Sanderson is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular landscape. The school features an extensive selection of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and collaboration. With its central location on Dixon Drive and a strong focus on school pride—often highlighted through its "Spartan" identity—Sanderson remains a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage both inside and outside the classroom.

1,648

Total Students

91.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sanderson High
Demographic	Student Count
White	779
Hispanic	349
Black	384
Asian	55
Two or More	76
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
779 (47.3%)
Black
384 (23.3%)
Hispanic
349 (21.2%)
Two or More
76 (4.6%)
Asian
55 (3.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)881-4800
Website:	http://sandersonhs.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	671
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 469

Grade 10 398

Grade 11 407

Grade 12 374

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sanderson High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	469
Grade 10	398
Grade 11	407
Grade 12	374

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sanderson High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	783	47.5%
Male	865	52.5%

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