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Cary High

638 Walnut St, Cary, NC, 27511

About Cary High

Cary High School is a public high school in Cary, North Carolina. It is part of the Wake County Public School System and serves students in grades 9–12. The school has about 2,500 to 2,700 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 18 to 1. This makes for a mid-sized to large learning environment that balances academic rigor with extracurricular activities. Cary High School has a full academic program that includes college-preparatory classes, Advanced Placement (AP) classes, International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, fine arts, and sports. The school focuses on getting students ready for college, the workforce, and personal growth. It does this by offering a variety of clubs, sports, and leadership opportunities to keep students interested. About 28% of students are good at math and about 61% are good at reading (ELA). This shows that students are better at reading than math, but there is still room for improvement in math. Cary High School is a public school, so it gets money from the state and local governments. Students can take college-readiness tests like the SAT and ACT.

Cary High Contact Information

Address

638 Walnut St, Cary, NC, 27511

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Phone

(919) 460-3549

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 28%
Reading 61%
State average proficiency is 28% in Math and 61% in Reading.
123
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
2136
Total Students
$60104
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 209 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Cary High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 43.77%
Asian 5.71%
Hispanic 28.46%
Black 16.99%
Two+ Races 4.68%
Native Am. 0.23%
White
43.77%
Asian
5.71%
Hispanic
28.46%
Black
16.99%
Two+ Races
4.68%
Native Am.
0.23%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2136
47.75%
1020 Female
52.25%
1116 Male

Student Population

2136 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

356 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Cary High School basketball Imps are in the middle of their season, and recent games have been streamed on the NFHS Network, which has kept local fans interested this winter. The team used to win a lot of games in a row, and they are still active in sports in Wake County.

FAQ

Q1. Is Cary High School a part of the Wake County Public Schools system?

Ans. Yes, Cary High School is part of the Wake County Public School System.

Q2. What grades does Cary High School teach?

Ans. The school is for kids in grades 9 through 12.

Q3. Are there Advanced Placement (AP) or IB programs at Cary High School?

Ans. Students can take AP and International Baccalaureate (IB) classes, yes.

Q4. Are there career and technical education (CTE) programs?

Ans. Yes, students can take more than one CTE pathway.

Q5. Do you have sports and other activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can join sports teams, clubs, and other student groups.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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