Wakeland High School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wakeland High School |
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10700 Legacy Road
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| Coordinates | 33°10′03″N 96°50′46″W / 33.1674°N 96.8461°W |
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| School type | Public high school |
| Established | 2006 |
| School district | Frisco Independent School District |
| Principal | Donna Edge |
| Teaching staff | 129.56 (on a FTE basis) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,158 (2023–2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.66 |
| 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 in Frisco, Texas. It is part of the Frisco Independent School District. The school opened its doors on August 14, 2006. It is one of twelve high schools in the district. Students often come to Wakeland from Griffin Middle School and Cobb Middle School. The school is known for its strong academic and sports programs.
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About Justin Wakeland High School
Why the School is Named Wakeland
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This school was almost named Legacy High School. But during its construction, it was decided to name it after Justin Wakeland. Mr. Wakeland was a very important person for the Frisco Independent School District. He served as the superintendent for 19 years, from 1978 to 1997.
Sports and Arts at Wakeland
Wakeland High School has many successful sports teams and fine arts programs. They compete in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) as a 5A school. The school mascot is the Wolverines.
Here are some of their achievements:
- Boys' soccer state champions: 2010, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022
- Girls' soccer state champions: 2011, 2018, 2022, 2024
- Boys' cross country state champions: 2015
- Girls' cross country state champions: 2018
- Marching Band State bronze medalist: 2019, 2023
- Marching Band Area B champion: 2017, 2021, 2023, 2024
- Volleyball state champions: 2024
Famous People Who Went to Wakeland
Many talented individuals have attended Justin Wakeland High School. Here are a few:
- Ryan O'Hearn (graduated 2011): A professional baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles.
- Javante McCoy (attended until 2017): A professional basketball player in the NBA G-League.
- Gracie Brian (graduated 2019): A professional soccer player for Dallas Trinity FC.
- Skye Blakely (graduated 2023): A talented gymnast.
