WAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
Wake Forest High School is a public high school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Wake Forest, NC with about 2,194 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 116 teachers, Wake Forest High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Wake Forest High School, located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, is a prominent secondary school within the Wake County Public School System. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic achievement, rigorous coursework, and a wide array of extracurricular activities. The campus facilities, located on West Stadium Drive, support a variety of student interests, ranging from competitive athletics—where the school is well-regarded for its "Cougars" teams—to various clubs, arts programs, and vocational offerings designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Wake Forest High School plays a significant role in the local community, fostering a culture of school spirit and civic engagement. The school leverages its affiliation with the larger Wake County district to provide students with access to robust technological resources and comprehensive support services. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational strategies, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to navigate the challenges of the 21st century.
For more information, contact Wake Forest High School at (919) 554-8611 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wake Forest, NC 27587-2599
(919) 554-8611
WAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Wake Forest, NC with about 2,194 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wake County Schools
- Total Students:
- 2,194
- Teachers:
- 116.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,194 students
- White
- 58.8%
- Black or African American
- 22.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.