Melissa Thomas, Principal
Main Office: 919-554-8611
Bell Schedule: 7:20 a.m. - 2:13 p.m.
Home
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Welcome to Our School
In the historic heart of Northern Wake County, there is a proud community defined by its storied traditions, a charming downtown, and a legacy of excellence. Wake Forest High School serves as a central hub where dedicated families and local partners unite, fostering a spirited environment where every student is empowered to carry our rich history into a bright and purposeful future.
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School Calendar
Academic Excellence
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20 professional staff members are National Board Certified Teachers
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WFHS established the county’s first CTE Career Academy program in 2002
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WFHS is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association and is classified as a 4-A high school
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The Class of 2025 was awarded $6,514,582 in scholarships
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Students can access 21 AP Courses and 66 Honors Courses
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The 2016, 2017, 2018 varsity Football team won the 4-AA state championship.
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WFHS offers a comprehensive curriculum on a 4x4 block schedule.
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WFHS is home to the award-winning AJROTC Cougar Battalion, established in 2002-03.
Voices of Our School
Our school is defined by the people who invest in it every day: students, families, faculty, community leaders and a network of alumni.
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Jordan Hasenfus
"The staff deeply cares, not only about the education of students, but the development of them as people. The students are the core of WFHS and are starting, and will continue, to make a positive impact on this community."
Teacher of the Year
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Emma Smith
"WFHS allowed me to meet friends & mentors who have helped push me to be the best person I can be! Being a student athlete helped me learn organization strategies and time management skills."
Student Athlete, '26
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Helen Owens
"It is very interesting to come back and teach alongside some of my former teachers. It is truly an awesome feeling to tell your current students that you were also once a Cougar."
Alumni '10 and Faculty