Panther Creek High School (North Carolina)
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| Panther Creek High School | |
|---|---|
 Panther Creek High School, August 2025 | |
| Location | |
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6770 McCrimmon Parkway 27519 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°49′50″N 78°53′20″W / 35.8305°N 78.889°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2006 |
| School district | Wake County Public School System |
| NCES District ID | 3704720 |
| CEEB code | 340603 |
| NCES School ID | 370472002810 |
| Principal | Gregory Decker |
| Teaching staff | 118.24 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,561 (2023–2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 21.66[1] |
| Colors | Columbia blue, black, and silver |
| Mascot | Catamount |
| Rival | Green Hope High School |
| Yearbook | The Prowler |
| Website | Panther Creek High School |
Panther Creek High School is a public high school located at 6770 McCrimmon Parkway in Cary, North Carolina, United States.[2] As part of the Wake County Public School System, the school operates on a 4x4 block schedule like other public high schools in the region.
Panther Creek High School was established in 2006.[3] Rodney Nelson was the school's first principal, serving until his retirement in 2014.[4] He was replaced by Camille Hedrick who was named North Carolina PTA Principal of the Year in 2017.[5][6]
The school's main building is a three-story design that includes 274,658 square feet. There are also five modular classroom buildings.[3] The campus consists of 93 acres.[3] The school's main building has that same design and walls as Knightdale High School.
Student population
As of the 2021-2022 school year, Panther Creek had an enrollment of 2,470 students.[2] Of those students, 51% were female and 49% were male.[7] In addition, 35.9% of the students are White, 35.5% Asian, 14.9% Black, 7.3% Hispanic, 4.1% two or more races, 0.2% American Indian, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.[7] The total minority enrollment is 64.1%.[7]
In the 2024-2025 school year, Panther Creek had an enrollment of 2,435.
10% of the student body is economically disadvantaged, with 7% eligible for the free lunch program and 3% eligible for the reduced-price lunch program.[7]
The graduation rate is 98%.[7]
Faculty
As of the 2021-2022 school year, there are 120.34 full-time equivalent teachers.[2] The student to teacher ratio is 20.53:1.[2] 97% of the teachers have three or more years of experience and are certified.,[8] In addition, the faculty includes one counselor for every 283 students or a ratio of 283:1.[8]
The current principal is Gregory Decker, who succeeded Camille Hedrick.[5]
Academics
Curriculum
Panther Creek High School includes grades 9 through 12.[2] The school offers Advance Placement® courses with the student participation rate being 81%.[7] Of that number 65% pass at least one AP® exam.[7] Students can also take virtual courses not available at Panther Creek or chose dual enrollment at local colleges and universities.[3]
80% of the students take the SAT, with an average score of 1,246.[8] However 78% of the school's graduates pursue either college or vocational training.[8]
Rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranks Panther Creek #2 in Wake County, #18 in North Carolina, and #614 nationally.[7] Niche gives the school an A+ score and a rank of #5 amongst public schools in North Carolina.[9]
