Southern Wake Academy


Summary:

Southern Wake Academy is the sole public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in the Holly Springs, North Carolina area, with a total enrollment of 579 students. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from a 3-star rating in 2021-2022 to a 1-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year, and ranking 471 out of 640 North Carolina high schools.

Academically, Southern Wake Academy shows a mixed performance, with some grade levels and subject areas exceeding the state averages on standardized tests, while others fall short. The school's racial demographics are predominantly White (74.78%), with smaller percentages of other racial groups. However, the data does not provide the specific free and reduced lunch rate for the school, limiting the ability to analyze the socioeconomic factors that may be influencing its performance.

Despite the school's relatively small student population, the steady decline in its statewide ranking and rating over the past few years is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation. Understanding the underlying factors contributing to this decline, as well as the school's strengths and weaknesses, could provide valuable insights to help Southern Wake Academy improve its academic outcomes and better serve the needs of its students.

District Detail

 5108 Old Powell Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540

 (919) 567-9955

SchoolDigger Rank:
181st of 242 North Carolina districts

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Grades served: 6-12
Students: 579

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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