Middle Creek High School
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| Middle Creek High School | |
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123 Middle Creek Park Avenue 27539 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2002 |
| School district | Wake County Public School System |
| NCES District ID | 3704720 |
| CEEB code | 340086 |
| NCES School ID | 370472002653 |
| Principal | Lacey Peckham |
| Staff | 88.64 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,627 (2023-2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.36[1] |
| Colors | Red, black, and white |
| Mascot | Mustang |
| Newspaper | The Creek Flow |
| Website | Middle Creek High School |
Middle Creek High School is located at 123 Middle Creek Park Avenue of Cary, North Carolina, with a mailing address of Apex.[2][3] It is one of six public high schools in Cary and is part of the Wake County Public School System.[2]
Student Population
In the 2021-2022 school year, the student enrollment was 1,886.[2][5] The student population is 52% male and 48% female.[2] The student body is 58.7% White, 21.2% Hispanic, 14.5% Black, 3% two or more races, 2.3% Asian, .2% American Indian, and .1% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander—for a total minority population of 41.3%.[2]
Of those students, 20% are economically disadvantaged with 17% eligible for the free lunch program and 3% of eligible for the reduced-price lunch program.[2]
The student graduation rate is 94%.[6] Based on test scores, 50.2% of the students are ready for college.[2]
Faculty
The faculty consists of 103.74 full-time equivalent teachers.[2][5] The ratio of students to teachers is 18:1.[7][5] 99% of the teachers have three or more years of experience.[6] In addition 95% of teachers are certified.[6]
There is one counselor for every 285 students or a ratio of 285:1.[6] The faculty also includes a social worker.[6]
Academics
Curriculum
Middle Creek High School includes grades 9 through 12.[5] The school offers Advanced Placement® courses, with 62% of students participating.[2] In addition, 61% of the students passed at least one AP® Exam.[2] 59% of the school's students take the SAT, with an average score of 1160.[6] However 73% of the school's graduates pursue either college or vocational training.[6]
Rankings
As of 2022, U.S. News & World Report ranks Middle Creek High School 12th amongst the high schools in Wake County, North Carolina.[2] It is also ranked 76th in North Carolina, and 2,780th in the nation.[2] Niche gives the school an "A" rating and places the school at #57 in North Carolina.[7]
Academic honors
Juniors and seniors with a qualifying GPA can apply to join the National Honor Society.[8]
Library
The school's media center has a staff of two.[9]
