About Us

Wake Forest--where the college used to be. In 1956, Wake Forest College moved to Winston-Salem and became Wake Forest University. The Southeastern Baptist Seminary took over the campus and the town has acclimated to the change thanks to a smooth transition. Another big change to the area was the relocation of US-1 to the western side of the town in 1952. With the vast amount of changes that happened and the ebb and flow of businesses in and around Wake Forest, the town has seen great growth and expansion. Wake Forest has worked tirelessly to create beneficial programming and new roles for a growing community. The downtown area is being revitalized one business at a time along with historical preservation.

Mission Statement

Wake County Public School System will provide a relevant and engaging education and will graduate students who are collaborative, creative, effective communicators and critical thinkers. 

Vision Statement

Wake Forest High School’s vision is to graduate students who are open minded, resilient, and intellectually prepared to lead productive lives in a globally competitive world.

Core Value and Beliefs

• Safe learning environment that reinforces social and emotional well-being
• Respectful relationships that embrace the uniqueness of our diverse population
• School/classroom expectations that are positively taught and reinforced
• Dynamic, engaging, relevant instruction
• Collaboration and accountability
• Growth mindset that eliminates the predictability of achievement
• Partnerships and clear communication with parents and community
• Sense of school spirit and “Cougar Pride”