West Davidson High

wdhs.davidson.k12.nc.us/

740 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Davidson High School, located in Lexington, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Davidson County Schools district. The school is known for its strong emphasis on fostering both academic achievement and a supportive community culture. With a curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, the school offers a variety of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities that aim to develop well-rounded students and encourage school spirit under their "Dragon" mascot.

As a community-focused institution, West Davidson High prioritizes active engagement between its faculty, students, and local families. The school provides a traditional high school experience that balances rigorous classroom expectations with a wide range of clubs and sports, helping students cultivate leadership skills and personal growth. By integrating modern educational resources with a commitment to student development, the school strives to prepare its graduates to meet the challenges of the future while maintaining a deep connection to their local community.

740

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Davidson High
Demographic	Student Count
White	585
Hispanic	88
Black	33
Asian	4
Two or More	24
American Indian	6

White
585 (79.1%)
Hispanic
88 (11.9%)
Black
33 (4.5%)
Two or More
24 (3.2%)
American Indian
6 (0.8%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County Schools
Phone:	(336)853-8082
Website:	http://wdhs.davidson.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	740
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	400
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 9 212

Grade 10 195

Grade 11 170

Grade 12 163