WALTER M WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL

Walter M Williams High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Alamance-Burlington Schools school district, located in Burlington, NC with about 1,214 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 66 teachers, Walter M Williams High has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Walter M. Williams High School, located in Burlington, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Alamance-Burlington School System. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is well-regarded for its long-standing history in the community and its commitment to fostering student development through a blend of rigorous coursework, extracurricular activities, and community engagement initiatives.

Beyond its core academic mission, Williams High School maintains an active campus culture that emphasizes school spirit and personal growth. Students have the opportunity to participate in a wide array of athletic programs, arts, and student-led clubs, which help to create a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing a supportive environment and focusing on college and career readiness, the school strives to empower its student body to succeed in an increasingly globalized society while maintaining strong ties to the local Burlington community.

For more information, contact Walter M Williams High at (336) 570-6161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1307 S Church Street
Burlington, NC 27215-4919
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WALTER M WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Burlington, NC with about 1,214 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,214
Teachers:
66.33
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,214 students

White
32.9%
Black or African American
32.7%
Hispanic/Latino
26.2%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian
2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.