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Panther Creek High

6770 McCrimmon Parkway, Cary, NC, 27519

Top 10% School in North Carolina

Ranked 86 of 246 in North Carolina

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About Panther Creek High

Panther Creek High School is a public high school in Cary, North Carolina, that is part of the Wake County Public School System. It serves students in grades 9–12. The school has about 2,400 to 2,600 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 17:1. This makes for a big, structured space that helps with both hard academics and a wide range of extracurricular activities. Panther Creek High School has a full academic program that includes college-preparatory courses, Advanced Placement (AP) classes, International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, fine arts, and sports. The students come from a wide range of backgrounds, just like the people in Cary. About 56% of students are good at math and about 89% are good at reading (ELA). This shows that students are doing well in both subjects. The state and local governments pay for Panther Creek High School because it is a public school. Students take college-readiness tests like the SAT and ACT.

Panther Creek High Contact Information

Address

6770 McCrimmon Parkway, Cary, NC, 27519

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Phone

(919) 463-8656

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 56%
Reading 89%
State average proficiency is 56% in Math and 89% in Reading.
118
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
2561
Total Students
$60104
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 86 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Panther Creek 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
🎓
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: 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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 26.59%
Asian 45.69%
Hispanic 7.73%
Black 15.27%
Two+ Races 4.1%
Native Am. 0.55%
White
26.59%
Asian
45.69%
Hispanic
7.73%
Black
15.27%
Two+ Races
4.1%
Native Am.
0.55%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2561
50.25%
1287 Female
49.75%
1274 Male

Student Population

2561 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

365 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

After a student was hit by a car while crossing McCrimmon Parkway in October, parents and neighbors near Panther Creek High School are calling for immediate improvements to traffic safety. Leaders in the town say that plans for signals and better walking paths are moving forward to keep students safe.

FAQ

Q1. Is Panther Creek High School a part of the Wake County Public Schools?

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

Q2. What grades are at Panther Creek High School?

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

Q3. Does Panther Creek High School have any Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) programs?

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

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

Ans. Yes, there are many CTE pathways available to help students improve their skills and get ready for work.

Q5. Are there sports and other activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can join sports teams, clubs, and take on leadership roles.

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

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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

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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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