Overview
Wake Forest High School, formerly Wake Forest-Rolesville High School, is a four-year high school (9–12) located in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
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%.
Notable alumni
Ashlan Gorse Cousteau, journalist and ocean advocate
Ryan Cretens, professional soccer player
Ariana DeBose, Academy Award winning actress
Darius Hodge, NFL player
Jamie Holland, NFL wide receiver
Tyler Lassiter, Major League Soccer (MLS) player
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
Eric Williams, professional basketball player
Mac Williamson, MLB player
Robert Yates, NASCAR engine builder and owner
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