West Wilkes High School

6598 Boone Trail
Millers Creek, NC 28651

wwhs.wilkescountyschools.org/

628 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Wilkes High School, located in Millers Creek, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the Wilkes County school district. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. As a community-focused institution, it aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter higher education, vocational training, or the workforce immediately upon graduation.

The school prides itself on a culture that emphasizes both character development and scholastic achievement. Through its athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations, West Wilkes High encourages students to become active participants in their school community. By utilizing the resources provided by the Wilkes County School system, the faculty and staff work to ensure that students are equipped with the skills and support necessary to navigate the challenges of modern life and contribute positively to their community.

628

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Wilkes High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	500
Hispanic	101
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
500 (79.6 %)
Hispanic
101 (16.1 %)
Two or More
17 (2.7 %)
Black
6 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Wilkes County Schools
Phone:	(336)903-6710
Website:	http://wwhs.wilkescountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	628
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	578
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 9 186

Grade 10 184

Grade 11 128

Grade 12 130