Wake Early College of Health and Sciences High School is a small high school program located on two Wake Tech sites: the Health Sciences Campus and the North Campus, both in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Serving 307 students in grades 9-13, Wake Early College Of Health And Science ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wake Early College Of Health And Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Wake Early College Of Health And Science's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Rankings
Wake Early College Of Health And Science ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wake Early College Of Health And Science is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥80%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
4%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
23%
25%
White
30%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wake Early College Of Health And Science's ranking?
Wake Early College Of Health And Science is ranked #73 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wake Early College Of Health And Science often compared to?
Wake Early College Of Health And Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like Wake Stem Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wake Early College Of Health And Science?
The graduation rate of Wake Early College Of Health And Science is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wake Early College Of Health And Science?
307 students attend Wake Early College Of Health And Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Wake Early College Of Health And Science students are White, 23% of students are Black, 22% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wake Early College Of Health And Science?
Wake Early College Of Health And Science has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wake Early College Of Health And Science offer ?
Wake Early College Of Health And Science offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wake Early College Of Health And Science part of?
Wake Early College Of Health And Science is part of Wake County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Wake Early College Of Health And Science located?
Wake Early College Of Health And Science is located in the East Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 3 other public schools located in East Raleigh.
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