Winder-Barrow High School

www.barrow.k12.ga.us./wbhs/

1,787 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Winder-Barrow High School, located in Winder, Georgia, serves as a central pillar of the Barrow County School System. The school is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. Through a diverse range of rigorous coursework, elective programs, and extracurricular activities, the school emphasizes the development of critical thinking, leadership skills, and community responsibility among its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Winder-Barrow High School promotes a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging student participation in athletics, fine arts, and various career-technical organizations. By integrating technology and modern instructional strategies, the school aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. Dedicated to the success of its students, the faculty and staff work collaboratively with families and the local Winder community to ensure that every student has the support necessary to achieve their post-secondary goals.

1,787

Total Students

118.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winder-Barrow High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	919
Hispanic	418
Black	277
Asian	93
Two or More	77
American Indian	3

White
919 (51.4 %)
Hispanic
418 (23.4 %)
Black
277 (15.5 %)
Asian
93 (5.2 %)
Two or More
77 (4.3 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	Barrow County
Phone:	(770)867-4519
Website:	http://www.barrow.k12.ga.us./wbhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,787
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	118.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	752
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	201

* 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 9 503

Grade 10 510

Grade 11 356

Grade 12 418