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Wake STEM Early College High School

2205 Walnut Street, Cary, NC, 27518

Top 10% School in North Carolina

Ranked 56 of 246 in North Carolina

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About Wake STEM Early College High School

Wake STEM Early College High School is a public high school in Cary, North Carolina, for students who want to go to college early. It works with both Wake Technical Community College and the Wake County Public School System. The school is for students in grades 9–12 and focuses on college-level classes as well as science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. There aren't many students, usually fewer than 300, so there aren't many students per teacher. Students follow a strict college-prep curriculum that helps them meet high school graduation requirements and earn college credits at the same time. The students are all from Wake County and are all excited to learn. According to U.S. News, about 67% of students are good at math, and 100% are good at reading (ELA). The state and local governments pay for a public early college, and Wake Tech helps pay for college classes. Students can also take tests like the SAT or ACT to see if they are ready for college, depending on what they want to study. You can also explore the best middle schools in North Carolina.

Wake STEM Early College High School Contact Information

Address

2205 Walnut Street, Cary, NC, 27518

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Phone

(919) 694-8130

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 100%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 100% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
282
Total Students
$60104
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 56 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Wake STEM Early College High School

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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
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: 7:25 AM to 2:18 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:10 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 33.69%
Asian 18.79%
Hispanic 27.3%
Black 16.67%
Two+ Races 3.55%
Native Am. 0%
White
33.69%
Asian
18.79%
Hispanic
27.3%
Black
16.67%
Two+ Races
3.55%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 282
42.2%
119 Female
57.8%
163 Male

Student Population

282 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

282 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Wake STEM Early College High School is still one of North Carolina's best public high schools and a top choice for STEM early college. Through its partnership with NC State University's College of Education, students can get high school diplomas and college credits.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of school is Wake STEM Early College High School?

Ans. It is a public early college high school that puts a lot of emphasis on STEM.


Q2. Do students at this school get college credit?

Ans. Yes, Wake Tech lets students earn college credits while they are still in high school.


Q3. What grades does Wake STEM Early College High School teach?

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


Q4. Are STEM subjects the main focus of the school?

Ans. Yes, science, technology, engineering, and math are very important in school.


Q5. Do students have to take the SAT or ACT?

Ans. Whether or not a student takes the SAT or ACT depends on their academic plans and goals.


Q6. How can I find the best elementary school near my neighborhood in North Carolina?

Ans. You can find the best elementary schools here

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

MLV

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
SLB

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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