About Us

Long before today’s campus stood tall, the story of Knightdale began with railroad tracks, a small schoolhouse, and a community that believed deeply in the power of learning. As the town grew, so did its schools, shaped by neighbors, families, and educators who cared for one another and their future. Today, Knightdale High School carries that spirit forward — a place where tradition meets possibility and every Knight begins a new chapter in a story more than a century in the making.

Mission Statement

Wake County Public School System will provide a relevant and engaging education and will graduate students who are collaborative, creative, effective communicators and critical thinkers.

Vision Statement

At Knightdale High School, our vision is to foster a community where success is driven by ownership, kindness, leadership in learning, and engagement. These practices will become the norm. We are dedicated to promoting equity and collaborating with families to ensure every student thrives in a supportive and inclusive school culture.

Core Beliefs and Values

1. Every student is uniquely capable and deserves to be challenged and engaged in relevant, rigorous, and meaningful learning each day.
2. Every student is expected to learn, grow, and succeed while we will eliminate the ability to predict achievement based on socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity.
3. Well-supported, highly effective, and dedicated principals, teachers, and staff are essential to success for all students.
4. The Board of Education, superintendent, and all staff, while sustaining best practices, will promote and support a culture of continuous improvement, risk-taking, and innovation that results in a high-performing organization focused on student achievement, well-being, and student agency.
5. The Board of Education, superintendent, and all staff value a diverse school community that is inviting, respectful, inclusive, flexible, and supportive.
6. The Wake County residents value a strong public school system and will partner to provide the support and resources to fully realize our shared vision, accomplish the mission, and sustain our core beliefs.
7. All students and staff deserve to work in optimal learning environments supported by sufficient resources, well-maintained facilities, and effective operational systems.