How is Sanderson High School rated?

Sanderson High School holds a B- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Wake County Schools is rated B+ overall.

What grades does Sanderson High School serve?

Sanderson High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Sanderson High School?

1,648 students attend Sanderson High School, down from 1,790 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1.

Which homes are assigned to Sanderson High School?

TopHap matches 20,988 residential properties to Sanderson High School in and around Raleigh. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Sanderson High School offer?

Sanderson High School offers 15 AP courses.

Which school district is Sanderson High School in?

Sanderson High School is part of Wake County Schools, which reports 198 schools, 163,325 students and $11,625 of spending per student.

Sanderson High School

Sanderson High School is a public high school in Raleigh, NC, serving grades 9–12, rated B-, with 1,648 students and an 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

B-TopHap school rating

Rating: B-
Grades: 9–12
Enrollment: 1,648
Students per teacher: 18.1:1
Level: High
Type: Public · Regular

Academics and programs

AP courses offered: 15
Open enrollment: No

Student body

White47%

Black23%

Hispanic21%

Two or more races5%

Asian3%

Native American0%

Pacific Islander0%

Male / female: 52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch: 43%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -7.9%
Prior-year enrollment: 1,790

Homes assigned to this school

20,988 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Sanderson High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 5500 Dixon Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: (919) 881-4800
Website: sandersonhs.wcpss.net
Setting: City - Large
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 370472001892

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School district

Wake County Schools

District rating: B+
Schools: 198
Students: 163,325
Spending per student: $11,625
Teachers (FTE): 10,649
Grades: PK–12

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