Serving 2,146 students in grades 9-12, Ronald W Reagan High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,146 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ronald W Reagan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ronald W Reagan High School's student population of 2,146 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ronald W Reagan High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ronald W Reagan High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
15%
25%
White
63%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ronald W Reagan High School's ranking?
Ronald W Reagan High School is ranked #133 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ronald W Reagan High School often compared to?
Ronald W Reagan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Forsyth High School, Mount Tabor High School, Atkins Academic & Tech High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ronald W Reagan High School?
The graduation rate of Ronald W Reagan High School is 94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ronald W Reagan High School?
2,146 students attend Ronald W Reagan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ronald W Reagan High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ronald W Reagan High School?
Ronald W Reagan High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ronald W Reagan High School offer ?
Ronald W Reagan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ronald W Reagan High School part of?
Ronald W Reagan High School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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