East Forsyth High

2500 W Mountain Street
Kernersville, NC 27284

www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/efhs

1,647 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Forsyth High School, located in Kernersville, North Carolina, is a key component of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, athletics, and extracurricular engagement. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering an environment that aims to prepare students for post-secondary education and career success through a rigorous curriculum and a variety of elective offerings.

The school is well-regarded for its robust spirit and competitive athletic programs, which often serve as a focal point for community involvement. Beyond sports, East Forsyth provides numerous clubs, organizations, and arts programs designed to develop well-rounded students. With a commitment to inclusivity and student growth, the school focuses on building a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom while maintaining active partnerships with families and the surrounding Kernersville area.

1,647

Total Students

99.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Forsyth High
Demographic	Student Count
White	707
Hispanic	468
Black	369
Asian	11
Two or More	90
American Indian	2

White
707 (42.9%)
Hispanic
468 (28.4%)
Black
369 (22.4%)
Two or More
90 (5.5%)
Asian
11 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

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:	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Phone:	(336)703-6735
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/efhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,644
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 9 472

Grade 10 398

Grade 11 391

Grade 12 386

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for East Forsyth High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	472
Grade 10	398
Grade 11	391
Grade 12	386

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for East Forsyth High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	828	50.3%
Male	819	49.7%

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