Western Guilford High

wghs.gcsnc.com/pages/Western_Guilford_High

1,243 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Western Guilford High School, located on Friendway Road in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a key component of the Guilford County Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and a variety of career and technical education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Western Guilford prides itself on a vibrant school culture characterized by active student involvement. The school hosts numerous extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletic programs and performing arts to various student-led clubs and organizations. By emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience and maintaining a focus on student support and success, Western Guilford High School aims to cultivate responsible citizens who are prepared to navigate the challenges of the future while contributing positively to their local and global communities.

1,243

Total Students

73.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western Guilford High
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	267
Black	610
Asian	46
Two or More	77
American Indian	2

Black
610 (49.1%)
Hispanic
267 (21.5%)
White
241 (19.4%)
Two or More
77 (6.2%)
Asian
46 (3.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)316-5800
Website:	http://wghs.gcsnc.com/pages/Western_Guilford_High
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 329

Grade 10 305

Grade 11 324

Grade 12 285

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Western Guilford High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	329
Grade 10	305
Grade 11	324
Grade 12	285

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Western Guilford High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	604	48.6%
Male	639	51.4%

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