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West Forsyth High School

Grades 09–12 · Cumming, GA · NCES 130222003354

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4155 Drew Rd · Cumming, GA 30040

At a glance

Reported students

2,503

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

138.8

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Georgia high enrollment

95th percentile

Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

1,143.5

West Forsyth High School: 2,503 reported students.

State peer staffing position

84th percentile

18:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
2,313
Teachers (FTE)
130.46
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1

What the reported data says about West Forsyth High School

West Forsyth High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Cumming. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Forsyth County. NCES reports 2,503 students for 2024–25.

Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, above the Georgia median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64%) and Asian (14.9%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 25 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking West Forsyth High School

  1. 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 138.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
2.1%
Students with disabilities
9%
Free/reduced-price lunch
13.9%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
5
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.5
Social workers (FTE)
0.34

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White64%
  • Hispanic11.9%
  • Black4.9%
  • Asian14.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial4.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

25 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Forsyth County

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Denmark High School

High · Grades 09–12

2,527 reported students

Forsyth Central High School

High · Grades 09–12

2,457 reported students

South Forsyth High School

High · Grades 09–12

2,634 reported students

North Forsyth High School

High · Grades 09–12

2,151 reported students

Lambert High School

High · Grades 09–12

3,249 reported students

East Forsyth High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,588 reported students

View all 42 district schools →