School Overview
Wakefield High School, located in the Wakefield community of North Raleigh, is a large, comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Wake County Public School System. Opened in 2000, the school is known for its expansive campus and robust academic programs, which include a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school maintains a strong commitment to academic rigor while fostering a collaborative environment for its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, Wakefield High School boasts a vibrant extracurricular culture that is central to its school spirit. It features a highly competitive athletic program, known as the "Wolverines," along with an extensive selection of student-led clubs, performing arts programs, and service organizations. By emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience, Wakefield aims to cultivate both personal growth and community involvement, consistently striving to connect its students to the broader Raleigh area through academic excellence and active campus engagement.
2,065
Total Students
105.6
Full-Time Teachers
19.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wakefield High
Demographic Student Count
White913
Hispanic399
Black577
Asian93
Two or More71
American Indian6
Pacific Islander6
  • White
    913 (44.2%)
  • Black
    577 (27.9%)
  • Hispanic
    399 (19.3%)
  • Asian
    93 (4.5%)
  • Two or More
    71 (3.4%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.3%)
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)562-3600
Website: http://www.wcpss.net/wakefieldhs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,065
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 105.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 699
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46
Grades Taught
Grade 9 517
Grade 10 508
Grade 11 535
Grade 12 505

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wakefield High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9517
Grade 10508
Grade 11535
Grade 12505
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wakefield High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female97847.4%
Male1,08752.6%