Serving 2,101 students in grades 9-12, Wake Forest High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Wake Forest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Wake Forest High School's student population of 2,101 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Students by Grade
Wake Forest High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wake Forest High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#244 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
21%
25%
White
58%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Wake Forest High School is ranked #244 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wake Forest High School often compared to?
Wake Forest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wake Forest High School?
The graduation rate of Wake Forest High School is 89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wake Forest High School?
2,101 students attend Wake Forest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wake Forest High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wake Forest High School?
Wake Forest High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wake Forest High School offer ?
Wake Forest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wake Forest High School part of?
Wake Forest High School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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