Wake Forest High School

Wake Forest High School is a four-year high school (9–12) located in Wake Forest, North Carolina.School Directory

History Established in 1941 as Wake Forest-Rolesville High School, the school served the communities of Wake Forest and Rolesville.Stevens, Nick. (December 19, 2016). Former Wake Forest coach Earl Smith 'not surprised' by title win. highschoolot.com. Retrieved April 27, 2026. Due to growth in the area, the school was split when nearby Rolesville High School opened its doors to students in 2013.Mayo, Zach. (June 21, 2013). Wake Forest has new name, new identity. highschoolot.com. Retrieved April 27, 2026.

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.

Academics On the College Board SAT, the school had a participation rate of 66% with an average score of 1,024. On the North Carolina, Math I, End-of-Course Test 10.2% of the participants were at or above grade level. For Biology, the average was 65% compared to the state average of 46%. For English II, the average was 63% while the state's average was 51%.

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.Bryant, Joel. (March 6, 2025). Here are the new NCHSAA conferences for 2025-29. highschoolot.com. Retrieved December 25, 2025.

+NCHSAA State ChampionshipsSportYear(s)Men's BasketballMen’s Basketball Championship Results. NCHSAA. Retrieved December 25, 2025.1971 (2A), 1972 (2A), 1973 (2A), 1977 (3A), 1978 (2A), 1979 (2A)FootballFootball State Championship List. NCHSAA. Retrieved December 25, 2025.2016 (4AA), 2017 (4AA), 2018 (4AA)Men's SoccerMen's Soccer Record Book and Championship History. NCHSAA. Retrieved December 25, 2025.1996 (3A), 2019 (4A)

Notable alumni Ashlan Gorse Cousteau, journalist and ocean advocate Ryan Cretens, professional soccer player Ariana DeBose, Academy Award winning actress Darius Hodge, NFL outside linebacker Jamie Holland, NFL wide receiver John Jiles, NFL wide receiver Dexter Lawrence, NFL defensive end Bryce Love, NFL running back Brynn Rumfallo, reality TV star, dancer and model Alex Smalley, PGA Tour golfer Andrew Taylor, MLB pitcher Rena Wakama, basketball coach Eric Williams, professional basketball player Mac Williamson, MLB player Robert Yates, NASCAR engine builder and owner

Wake Forest High School

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