Cary High
Cary, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
B grade for 2024–25, score 76.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | B | B | B |
| School performance score | 71 | 73 | 76 |
| School achievement score | 68.1 | 69.4 | 72.3 |
| Reading and math | 57.9% | 58.4% | 67.1% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 63.2% | 64% | 62.3% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 86.7% | 89.3% | 83.2% |
| English learner progress | 5.1% | 10.4% | 17.7% |
| Math course rigor | 92% | 94.6% | 92.4% |
| Biology | 61% | 59.4% | 66% |
| School growth score | 83.6 | 88.7 | 92.7 |
| Growth status | Met | Exceeded | Exceeded |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
19.153 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 12.560 | 10.062 | 19.153 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
81.65 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 67.15 | 71.39 | 81.65 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 2,084 | 2,141 |
| Suspended out of school | 5.9% · 122 | 5.6% · 120 |
| Suspended in school | 7.5% · 156 | 9.9% · 212 |
| Expelled | 0.1% · 2 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
City, Midsize
Enrollment
2,136 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino28.5%
White43.8%
Black or African American17.0%
Asian5.7%
Two or More Races4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370472001844
- District
- Wake County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 2,136 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 122.7
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24