Wake Forest High School Explained
| Wake Forest High School |
| Former Names: | (1970–2013) |
| Type: | Public |
| Location: | 420 West Stadium Drive |
| City: | Wake Forest, North Carolina |
| Zipcode: | 27587 |
| Country: | United States |
| Ceeb: | 344115 |
| Principal: | Melissa Thompson |
| Mascot: | Cougar |
| Colors: | Royal blue, red, and white
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| District: | Wake County Public Schools |
| Staff: | 111.06 |
| Enrollment: | 2,101 (2022-2023)[1] |
| Ratio: | 18.92 |
| Athletics: | 4-A |
| Conference: | Northern Athletic |
| School Code: | 370472001901 |
| Team Name: | Cougars |
| Slogan: | Wake Forest Cougar Pride |
| Pushpin Map: | North Carolina#USA |
Wake Forest High School, formerly Wake Forest-Rolesville 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]
Notable alumni
- Ashlan Gorse Cousteau, journalist and ocean advocate
- Ryan Cretens, professional soccer player[7]
- Ariana DeBose, Academy Award winning actress[8]
- Darius Hodge, NFL outside linebacker
- Jamie Holland, NFL wide receiver[9]
- John Jiles, NFL wide receiver[10]
- Tyler Lassiter, Major League Soccer (MLS) player[11]
- Dexter Lawrence, NFL defensive end
- Bryce Love, NFL running back[12]
- Brynn Rumfallo, reality TV star, dancer and model
- Alex Smalley, PGA Tour golfer
- Andrew Taylor, MLB pitcher[13]
- Rena Wakama, basketball coach[14]
- Eric Williams, professional basketball player
- Mac Williamson, MLB player[15]
- Robert Yates, NASCAR engine builder and owner[16]
See also
References
http://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/Wake-forest/1952-Wake-Forest-Rolesville-High/?tab=test-scores
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Wake Forest High School. National Center for Education Statistics. September 25, 2024.
- http://www.wcpss.net/school-directory/588.html School Directory
- Web site: SAT Scores. NC Schools Report Card.
- Web site: Math I Score Percentage. NC School Report Card.
- Web site: Biology Test Scores. NC School Report Card.
- Web site: English II Test Scores. NC School Report Card.
- Web site: Ryan Cretens - Men's Soccer . 2024-03-18 . UNC Wilmington Athletics . en.
- Web site: Wake Forest High School grad lands dream role on Broadway . 2024-03-18 . ABC11 Raleigh-Durham . en.
- Web site: Jamie Holland Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College . 2024-03-18 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Epps . Wayne . Serpentine path led John Jiles to prime opportunity at Virginia Union . Richmond Times-Dispatch . 8 September 2022 . 4 June 2024.
- Web site: Showkat Tahir Joins 2022 North Carolina FC Roster . 2024-03-18 . North Carolina FC . en-US.
- Web site: Jackson, Love, Mayfield named 2017 Heisman Trophy finalists.
- Web site: Andrew Taylor - Baseball Stats - The Baseball Cube . 2024-03-18 . TheBaseballCube.com . en.
- Web site: Rena Wakama - 2013-14 - Women's Basketball . Western Carolina University . en.
- Web site: Mac Williamson Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News . 2024-03-18 . MLB.com . en.
- Web site: NASCAR Cup Series News, Videos, Race Results, Standings & Stats . 2024-03-18 . FOX Sports . en-US.
