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Wake Forest High School

#164 in Best Public High Schools in North Carolina
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Wake Forest, NC
  • 400 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      C+
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B+
    6. Health & Safety
      C
    7. Administration
      C+
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Wake Forest High School is an above average, public school located in Wake Forest, NC. It has 2,012 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 51% of students are at least proficient in math and 60% in reading.
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    (919) 554-8611
    420 West Stadium Drive
    Wake Forest, NC 27587
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    Wake Forest High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    60%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    51%
    Average Graduation Rate
    93%
    Average SAT
    1160
    286 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    244 responses
    AP Enrollment
    25%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      A-
    Median Household Income
    $85,155
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,037
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $278,600
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    C
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    70%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.50 responses
    Poll
    74%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.50 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 134 responses
    Report
    • Friday night football games
      32%
    • Pep Rallys
      14%
    • Powder Puff
      13%
    • Theatre and Dance Programs
      9%
    • Performing Arts Programs
      7%
    • Spirit week
      5%
    • JROTC Events
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,012
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    26%
    91%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.55 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.55 responses
    91%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.55 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $42,726
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    1.8%
    58%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.64 responses
    64%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.64 responses
    58%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.64 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,803/ year
    National
    $12,239
    88%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.75 responses
    36%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.75 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.75 responses
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    Wake Forest High School Reviews

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    I genuinely enjoyed all 4 years of high school here! They provide the best high school experience when it comes to after school activities and still enjoying going to school, while at the same time providing top notch academics. I felt challenged to the point where I struggled and could advance and grow but not too challenged to where I couldn't handle it and hated it. The diversity is more than I've seen at other schools when it comes to both the students who attend, the teachers, and the programs they provide.
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    This school is great! I think it is the most well rounded, public school in the North Raleigh area. The teachers are great and they do their best to help the students. Parts of the building and facilities are old, but I think for a public school in North Carolina it is one of the best. Almost everything is up to date like the media center gym. The sports programs are generally great, but the track is smaller than others in the area.(somthing I notice as a track runner)
    Attending Wake Forest High School was a very interesting experience for me. Some teachers are amazing, others are not. WFHS has had the best football team in the state for two years in a row, but I feel that too much of the budget goes towards sports and not enough goes into the classrooms. Most classes don't have enough textbooks for students to check one out, and many classes don't have enough books for each student to have one in the classroom. The classes tend to be crowded.
    However, the visual arts department is phenomenal. All of the teachers are very good at their jobs; the ceramics instructor actually went to Pratt Institute! I've learned a lot in CTE courses as well; my digital art teacher was an industry veteran who had worked on a MMORPG before teaching game design. WFHS has some good qualities, but I'm definitely glad I'm graduating soon.