Western Guilford High

wghs.gcsnc.com/pages/Western_Guilford_High

1,444 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Western Guilford High School, located on Friendway Road in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a key component of the Guilford County Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and a variety of career and technical education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Western Guilford prides itself on a vibrant school culture characterized by active student involvement. The school hosts numerous extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletic programs and performing arts to various student-led clubs and organizations. By emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience and maintaining a focus on student support and success, Western Guilford High School aims to cultivate responsible citizens who are prepared to navigate the challenges of the future while contributing positively to their local and global communities.

1,444

Total Students

76.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western Guilford High
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	314
Black	678
Asian	62
Two or More	84
Pacific Islander	1

Black
678 (47.0 %)
Hispanic
314 (21.7 %)
White
305 (21.1 %)
Two or More
84 (5.8 %)
Asian
62 (4.3 %)
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:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)316-5800
Website:	http://wghs.gcsnc.com/pages/Western_Guilford_High
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,240
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 9 410

Grade 10 365

Grade 11 352

Grade 12 317

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Western Guilford High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	410
Grade 10	365
Grade 11	352
Grade 12	317

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Western Guilford High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	717	49.7%
Male	727	50.3%

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