West Forsyth High

1735 Lewisville-Clemmons
Clemmons, NC 27012

www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/1441

2,348 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Forsyth High School, located in Clemmons, North Carolina, is a large, comprehensive public high school serving the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the institution provides a wide array of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and various honors-level curriculum paths designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, West Forsyth is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular profile, particularly its competitive athletic programs and diverse selection of student clubs and organizations. The school places a significant emphasis on developing well-rounded students, encouraging participation in arts, service-learning, and leadership activities. With its commitment to student achievement and a long-standing tradition of excellence, the school remains a focal point for the Clemmons community and the surrounding area.

2,348

Total Students

119.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Forsyth High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,238
Hispanic	452
Black	386
Asian	135
Two or More	133
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,238 (52.7 %)
Hispanic
452 (19.3 %)
Black
386 (16.4 %)
Asian
135 (5.7 %)
Two or More
133 (5.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

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)712-4400
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/1441
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	119.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	773
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 9 647

Grade 10 541

Grade 11 629

Grade 12 531