Wake Forest High School
Public school in North Carolina, United States
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Wake Forest High School is a four-year high school (9–12) located in Wake Forest, North Carolina.[2]
| Wake Forest High School | |
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| Location | |
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420 West Stadium Drive 27587 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°59′06″N 78°30′57″W |
| Information | |
| Former names | Wake Forest-Rolesville High School (1941–2013) |
| Type | Public |
| Founded | 1941 |
| School district | Wake County Public Schools |
| School code | 370472001901 |
| CEEB code | 344115 |
| Principal | Melissa Thomas |
| Staff | 108.57 (on an FTE basis) [1] |
| Enrollment | 2,043 (2024-2025)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.82[1] |
| Colors | Royal blue, red, and white |
| Slogan | Roll Coogs |
| Athletics | NCHSAA 7A |
| Athletics conference | Northern Six 6A/7A |
| Team name | Cougars |
| Website | nc01911451 |
History
Established in 1941 as Wake Forest-Rolesville High School, the school served the communities of Wake Forest and Rolesville.[3] Due to growth in the area, the school was split when nearby Rolesville High School opened its doors to students in 2013.[4]
Demographics
In 2016–2017 there were just over 2,000 students attending Wake Forest High School. 59.4% of the student body was White, 23.0% was Black, 12.1% was Hispanic, 1.8% was Asian, and 3.7% was two or more races. Less than 1% of the students were Other.[1]
Academics
On the College Board SAT, the school had a participation rate of 66% with an average score of 1,024.[5] On the North Carolina, Math I, End-of-Course Test 10.2% of the participants were at or above grade level.[6] For Biology, the average was 65% compared to the state average of 46%.[7] For English II, the average was 63% while the state's average was 51%.[8]
Athletics
Wake Forest High School is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and are classified as a 7A school. It is a part of the Northern Six 6A/7A Conference.[9]
Notable alumni
- Ashlan Gorse Cousteau, journalist and ocean advocate
- Ryan Cretens, professional soccer player[13]
- Ariana DeBose, Academy Award winning actress[14]
- Darius Hodge, NFL outside linebacker
- Jamie Holland, NFL wide receiver[15]
- John Jiles, NFL wide receiver[16]
- Dexter Lawrence, NFL defensive end
- Bryce Love, NFL running back[17]
- Brynn Rumfallo, reality TV star, dancer and model
- Alex Smalley, PGA Tour golfer
- Andrew Taylor, MLB pitcher[18]
- Rena Wakama, basketball coach[19]
- Eric Williams, professional basketball player
- Mac Williamson, MLB player[20]
- Robert Yates, NASCAR engine builder and owner[21]