Wake Forest High School
| Wake Forest High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
420 West Stadium Drive 27587 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°59′06″N 78°30′57″W / 35.9851°N 78.5158°W |
| Information | |
| Former names | Wake Forest-Rolesville High School (1970–2013) |
| 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 |
| Mascot | Cougar |
| Team name | Wake Forest Cougars |
| Website | www |
Wake Forest High School is a four-year high school (9–12) located in Wake Forest, North Carolina.[2]
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.[3] On the North Carolina, Math I, End-of-Course Test 10.2% of the participants were at or above grade level.[4] For Biology, the average was 65% compared to the state average of 46%.[5] For English II, the average was 63% while the state's average was 51%.[6]
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.[7]
| Sport | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Boys Basketball[8] | 1971 (2A), 1972 (2A), 1973 (2A), 1977 (3A), 1978 (2A), 1979 (2A) |
| Football[9] | 2016 (4AA), 2017 (4AA), 2018 (4AA) |
| Boys Soccer[10] | 1996 (3A), 2019 (4A) |
Notable alumni
- Ashlan Gorse Cousteau, journalist and ocean advocate
- Ryan Cretens, professional soccer player[11]
- Ariana DeBose, Academy Award winning actress[12]
- Darius Hodge, NFL outside linebacker
- Jamie Holland, NFL wide receiver[13]
- John Jiles, NFL wide receiver[14]
- Dexter Lawrence, NFL defensive end
- Bryce Love, NFL running back[15]
- Brynn Rumfallo, reality TV star, dancer and model
- Alex Smalley, PGA Tour golfer
- Andrew Taylor, MLB pitcher[16]
- Rena Wakama, basketball coach[17]
- Eric Williams, professional basketball player
- Mac Williamson, MLB player[18]
- Robert Yates, NASCAR engine builder and owner[19]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Wake Forest High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ^ School Directory
- ^ "SAT Scores". NC Schools Report Card.
- ^ "Math I Score Percentage". NC School Report Card.
- ^ "Biology Test Scores". NC School Report Card.
- ^ "English II Test Scores". NC School Report Card.
- ^ Bryant, Joel. (March 6, 2025). Here are the new NCHSAA conferences for 2025-29. highschoolot.com. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
- ^ Men’s Basketball Championship Results. NCHSAA. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
- ^ Football State Championship List. NCHSAA. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
- ^ Men's Soccer Record Book and Championship History. NCHSAA. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
- ^ "Ryan Cretens - Men's Soccer". UNC Wilmington Athletics. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ "Wake Forest High School grad lands dream role on Broadway". ABC11 Raleigh-Durham. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ "Jamie Holland Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ Epps, Wayne (September 8, 2022). "Serpentine path led John Jiles to prime opportunity at Virginia Union". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Jackson, Love, Mayfield named 2017 Heisman Trophy finalists".
- ^ "Andrew Taylor - Baseball Stats - The Baseball Cube". TheBaseballCube.com. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ "Rena Wakama - 2013-14 - Women's Basketball". Western Carolina University.
- ^ "Mac Williamson Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ "NASCAR Cup Series News, Videos, Race Results, Standings & Stats". FOX Sports. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
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