At a glance
Reported students
1,547
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
84.47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
499
Southwest Guilford High: 1,547 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
18.3:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. 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
- 1,641
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
What the reported data says about Southwest Guilford High
Southwest Guilford High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in High Point. It is one of 121 current school records connected to Guilford County Schools. NCES reports 1,547 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, close to the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 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 Black (42.2%) and White (27.3%). English learners represent 6.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. 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 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Southwest Guilford High
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 84.47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.3%
- Hispanic13.8%
- Black42.2%
- Asian10.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.9%
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
21 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 Guilford County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Page High
High · Grades 09–12
1,648 reported students
James B Dudley High
High · Grades 09–12
1,403 reported students
Ben L. Smith High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,348 reported students
Lucy Ragsdale High
High · Grades 09–12
1,292 reported students
Northern Guilford High
High · Grades 09–12
1,251 reported students
Western Guilford High
High · Grades 09–12
1,243 reported students
Public schools near Southwest Guilford High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T Wingate Andrews High High · Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 753 | 4.3 mi |
| Kearns Academy High · Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 108 | 4.5 mi |
| Western Guilford High High · Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 1,243 | 5.2 mi |
| GTCC Middle College High High · Guilford County Schools | 09–13 | 255 | 5.2 mi |
| C Joyner Greene Education Center High · Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 67 | 5.4 mi |
| Lucy Ragsdale High High · Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 1,292 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Guilford High
What grades does Southwest Guilford High serve?
Southwest Guilford High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Guilford County Schools.
How many students attend Southwest Guilford High?
Southwest Guilford High reported 1,547 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,641 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southwest Guilford High?
The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 1,547 students and 84.47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Southwest Guilford High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southwest Guilford High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Guilford County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southwest Guilford High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Southwest Guilford High in?
Southwest Guilford High is part of Guilford County Schools, based in Greensboro, NC, which operates 121 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southwest Guilford High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include T Wingate Andrews High (4.3 mi), Kearns Academy (4.5 mi), Western Guilford High (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.