Walter M Williams High

1307 S Church Street
Burlington, NC 27215

www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/wwhs

1,343 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,343

Total Students

72.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walter M Williams High
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	379
Black	436
Asian	45
Two or More	90
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
436 (32.5 %)
White
390 (29.0 %)
Hispanic
379 (28.2 %)
Two or More
90 (6.7 %)
Asian
45 (3.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Alamance-Burlington Schools
Phone:	(336)570-6161
Website:	http://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/wwhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,203
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 9 450

Grade 10 338

Grade 11 309

Grade 12 246