| 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 / 35.9851; -78.5158 |
| Information | |
| Former names | Wake Forest-Rolesville High School (1970–2013) |
| Type | Public |
| Founded | 1941 (1941) |
| School district | Wake County Public Schools |
| School code | 370472001901 |
| CEEB code | 344115 |
| Principal | Melissa Thomas |
| Staff | 110.57 (on an FTE basis) [1] |
| Enrollment | 2,075 (2023-2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.77[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.wcpss.net/wakeforesths |
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]
- Gregory Herbert Burnett (basketball, born 1959)|Gregory H. Burnett basketball player]], 1977-3A Men's Championship Basketball Team. Received academic scholarship to Ferrum University however attended St. Augustine's University in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1977. Later joining the US. Marine Corp in 1983.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Wake Forest High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ 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.
http://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/Wake-forest/1952-Wake-Forest-Rolesville-High/?tab=test-scores
External links
- Official website
- WCPSS School Directory
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