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Wakeland High School
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Address
10700 Legacy Road

,
75033

Coordinates 33°10′03″N 96°50′46″W / 33.1674°N 96.8461°W / 33.1674; -96.8461
Information
School type Public high school
Established 2006
School district Frisco Independent School District
Principal Donna Edge
Teaching staff 129.30 (on a FTE basis)
Grades 9–12
Enrollment 2,064 (2018–19)
Student to teacher ratio 5:32
Color(s) Orange and Blue
         
Athletics conference UIL Class AAAAA (5A)
Mascot Wolverines
Yearbook The Prowler
Website School Website

Justin Wakeland High School is a public high school located in Frisco, Texas, United States. It is classified as a 5A school by the University Interscholastic League (UIL). It is a part of the Frisco Independent School District, and is one of twelve district high schools. It opened on August 14, 2006. Incoming freshmen usually come from Griffin Middle School and Cobb Middle School. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.

Namesake

Justin Wakeland High School (Frisco, TX)
View from main staircase inside Justin Wakeland High School

The school was originally to be named Legacy High School. During construction, it was instead named for Justin Wakeland, who served as the superintendent of the Frisco ISD for 19 years from 1978 to 1997.

Athletics and fine arts

  • 2010, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022 (5A) Boys' soccer state champion
  • 2011, 2018, 2022, 2024 (5A) Girls' soccer state champion
  • 2015 (5A) Boys' cross country state champion
  • 2018 (5A) Girls' cross country state champion
  • 2019, 2023 (5A) Marching Band State bronze medalist
  • 2017, 2021, 2023 (5A) Marching Band Area B champion

Notable alumni

  • Ryan O'Hearn - professional baseball player
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