Western Alamance High School

1731 N Nc 87
Elon, NC 27244
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,036 students in grades 9-12, Western Alamance High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority 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: 1,036 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Western Alamance High School's student population of 1,036 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,036 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Western Alamance High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Alamance High School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#696 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Western Alamance High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Western Alamance High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Western Alamance High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Western Alamance High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Western Alamance High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Western Alamance High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Western Alamance High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Western Alamance High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Western Alamance High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Western Alamance High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Western Alamance High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Western Alamance High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Western Alamance High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Western Alamance High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Western Alamance High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Western Alamance High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Alamance High School's ranking?
Western Alamance High School is ranked #696 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Western Alamance High School often compared to?
Western Alamance High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter M Williams High School, Southern Alamance High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Alamance High School?
The graduation rate of Western Alamance High School is 85%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Western Alamance High School?
1,036 students attend Western Alamance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Western Alamance High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Alamance High School?
Western Alamance High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Alamance High School offer ?
Western Alamance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Western Alamance High School part of?
Western Alamance High School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,036 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 85% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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