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Wake Forest High School

420 West Stadium Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States

+1 (919) 554-8611

http://www.wcpss.net/wakeforesths

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Wake Forest High School Overview

About This School

Wake Forest High School is a public high in Wake Forest, North Carolina, serving 2,043 students in grades 9-12. The school maintains a staff of 108 teachers with an average salary of $48,823 and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic support is further provided through a counselor-to-student ratio of 291:1. Students at the school are 54% male and 46% female. The student body is composed of 51% White, 23% Black, 18% Hispanic, 4% Two or More Races, and 3% Asian students.

2,043

Total Students

Grade 9-12

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

108 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Wake County

Students per Counselor

291:1

Wake Forest High School Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.9:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

291

Students per Counselor

Wake Forest High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

108

Average Teacher Salary

$48,823

City Avg: $51,602

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio18:1

Students per Counselor291:1

Wake Forest High School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

Total Enrollment: 2,043 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White51.49%

Hispanic17.62%

Asian3.48%

Black23.15%

Two or More Races4.01%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wake Forest High School

Q: What is Wake Forest High School?

A: Wake Forest High School is a high public located in Wake Forest.

Q: How many students attend Wake Forest High School?

A: Wake Forest High School has approximately 2,043 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Wake Forest High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Wake Forest High School is 18:1.

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Detailed Information about Wake Forest High School

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About Wake Forest High School - Wake Forest, NC

Quick Facts about Wake Forest High School
School Name	Wake Forest High School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	420 West Stadium Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587, Wake Forest, NC
County	Wake County
Phone	+1 (919) 554-8611
Total Students	2,043
Student-Teacher Ratio	18:1
Full-Time Teachers	108
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Wake Forest High School

What is Wake Forest High School?

Wake Forest High School is a high public located in Wake Forest.

How many students attend Wake Forest High School?

Wake Forest High School has approximately 2,043 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wake Forest High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wake Forest High School is 18:1.

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