North Forsyth Magnet High

5705 Shattalon Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105

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

1,084 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Forsyth High School, located in Winston Salem, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that encourages student growth both academically and personally. With a focus on preparing students for life beyond graduation, the curriculum emphasizes rigorous coursework, college and career readiness, and the development of essential critical-thinking skills.

Beyond academics, North Forsyth prides itself on a vibrant school culture characterized by a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and community engagement opportunities. The school’s administration and faculty work collaboratively to cultivate a "Viking" spirit that promotes school pride, diversity, and mutual respect among the student body. By leveraging a range of resources and technological tools, the school strives to empower its students to succeed in an ever-evolving global society.

1,084

Total Students

68.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Forsyth Magnet High
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	518
Black	431
Asian	5
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
518 (47.8%)
Black
431 (39.8%)
White
77 (7.1%)
Two or More
50 (4.6%)
Asian
5 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

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)661-4880
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/nfhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,084
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,081
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 9 288

Grade 10 279

Grade 11 296

Grade 12 221

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Forsyth Magnet High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	288
Grade 10	279
Grade 11	296
Grade 12	221

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Forsyth Magnet High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	524	48.3%
Male	560	51.7%

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