Western Harnett High

10637 NC Hwy 27 West
Lillington, NC 27546

www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/34

1,386 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Western Harnett High School, located in Lillington, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Harnett County School district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in grades 9–12, focusing on preparing them for success in college, the workforce, and beyond. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school fosters an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development, aiming to meet the diverse needs of the local student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Western Harnett High offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and career-focused organizations. These opportunities allow students to engage with their peers, discover new interests, and build leadership skills outside of the classroom. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Lillington community, Western Harnett High strives to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that promotes academic excellence and personal achievement for all its students.

1,386

Total Students

73.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western Harnett High
Demographic	Student Count
White	661
Hispanic	378
Black	238
Asian	11
Two or More	86
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
661 (47.7 %)
Hispanic
378 (27.3 %)
Black
238 (17.2 %)
Two or More
86 (6.2 %)
Asian
11 (0.8 %)
American Indian
10 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harnett County Schools
Phone:	(919)499-5113
Website:	http://www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/34
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	752
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 9 404

Grade 10 395

Grade 11 300

Grade 12 287