GPA (Grade Point Average)
There are two types of GPA (Grade Point Average) and BOTH are reported on your transcript:
- Un-Weighted GPA - no extra quality points
- Weighted GPA - takes into account Honors, AP and IB courses, giving extra quality points for the increased rigor.
The chart below explains how many quality points are awarded for each grade earned.
Grade Earned |
Academic or Standard Level Course |
Honors Level Course |
AP or Other College Level Course (only specific WT courses) |
A (90-100) |
4.0 |
4.5 |
5.0 |
B (80-89) |
3.0 |
3.5 |
4.0 |
C (70-79) |
2.0 |
2.5 |
3.0 |
D (60-69) |
1.0 |
1.5 |
2.0 |
F (0-59) |
0.0 |
How to Calculate Your Weighted GPA
Wake County determines official GPA based on final grades.
Students are ranked from highest to lowest GPA using cumulative weighted grades.
To calculate an unweighted GPA, use the academic scale only.
- Determine quality points for each letter grade.
- Total the quality points.
- Divide total quality points by the total number of courses.
Wake County determines official GPA based on final grades.
Students are ranked from highest to lowest GPA using cumulative weighted grades.
To calculate an unweighted GPA, use the academic scale only.