West Brunswick High

Brunswick County Schools
550 Whiteville Road NW
Shallotte, NC 28470
1,526 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
West Brunswick High School, located in Shallotte, North Carolina, serves as a central educational institution within the Brunswick County School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it provides a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a range of college-preparatory courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and extracurricular opportunities. The school is known for its strong community presence and commitment to fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement in both athletics and the arts.

The school’s mission emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals who are equipped with the skills necessary to excel in a rapidly evolving global society. By leveraging technology and maintaining active partnerships with local stakeholders, West Brunswick High strives to meet the unique needs of its student body while promoting academic excellence and civic responsibility. For families and community members, the school serves as a hub for local events and remains dedicated to upholding the standards of the broader Brunswick County school system.
1,526
Total Students
90.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    898 (58.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    312 (20.4 %)
  • Black
    220 (14.4 %)
  • Two or More
    79 (5.2 %)
  • American Indian
    12 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    5 (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: Brunswick County Schools
Phone: (910)756-5050
Website: http://www.bcswan.net/WBHS
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 90.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,456
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 9 446
Grade 10 411
Grade 11 340
Grade 12 329
Gender Ratio