West Johnston High

wjhs.johnston.k12.nc.us

1,469 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Johnston High School, located in Benson, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Johnston County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a rigorous academic environment while emphasizing the development of well-rounded students through a variety of core curriculum offerings and advanced placement courses. Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong focus on student engagement, providing a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs that encourage leadership and community involvement.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Benson community, striving to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the modern workforce. By prioritizing a supportive campus culture and leveraging modern educational resources, West Johnston High aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Those seeking specific information regarding current school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements can access the official website at http://wjhs.johnston.k12.nc.us.

1,469

Total Students

78.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Johnston High
Demographic	Student Count
White	834
Hispanic	366
Black	183
Asian	12
Two or More	68
American Indian	6

White
834 (56.8 %)
Hispanic
366 (24.9 %)
Black
183 (12.5 %)
Two or More
68 (4.6 %)
Asian
12 (0.8 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)

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:	Johnston County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)934-7333
Website:	http://wjhs.johnston.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,551
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 9 398

Grade 10 409

Grade 11 370

Grade 12 292