North CarolinaSchoolsSouthern Wake Academy

Southern Wake Academy

PublicCharterGrades 612
Holly Springs, North Carolina · Southern Wake Academy
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students553
Student:Teacher12.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
553
Total Enrollment
12.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
6–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Southern Wake Academy is a public high serving grades 6–12 in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The school enrolls 553 students. It is part of the Southern Wake Academy district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictSouthern Wake Academy
County37183
CityHolly Springs
ZIP27540
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370011402554

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment553

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)