At a glance
Reported students
1,243
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
73.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
499
Western Guilford High: 1,243 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
16.9:1 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
- 1,382
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.5:1
What the reported data says about Western Guilford High
Western Guilford High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Greensboro. It is one of 121 current school records connected to Guilford County Schools. NCES reports 1,243 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 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, 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 (49.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.5%). English learners represent 6.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. 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 23 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Western Guilford High
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 73.46 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
- 6.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.1%
- 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)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.4%
- Hispanic21.5%
- Black49.1%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
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
23 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.
Northern Guilford High
High · Grades 09–12
1,251 reported students
Southeast Guilford High
High · Grades 09–12
1,209 reported students
Eastern Guilford High
High · Grades 09–12
1,200 reported students
Lucy Ragsdale High
High · Grades 09–12
1,292 reported students
Ben L. Smith High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,348 reported students
James B Dudley High
High · Grades 09–12
1,403 reported students
Public schools near Western 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early College at Guilford High · Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 193 | 1.3 mi |
| Academy at Smith High · Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 246 | 4.5 mi |
| Ben L. Smith High School High · Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 1,348 | 4.7 mi |
| Southwest Guilford High High · Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 1,547 | 5.2 mi |
| Grimsley High High · Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 1,967 | 5.2 mi |
| UNCG Early/Middle College High · Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 199 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Western Guilford High
What grades does Western Guilford High serve?
Western 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 Western Guilford High?
Western Guilford High reported 1,243 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,382 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Western Guilford High?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 1,243 students and 73.46 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 Western Guilford High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Western Guilford High is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Western 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 Western Guilford High in?
Western 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 Western Guilford High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Early College at Guilford (1.3 mi), Academy at Smith (4.5 mi), Ben L. Smith High School (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.