Western Guilford High School

409 Friendway Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,444 students in grades 9-12, Western Guilford High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Western Guilford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Western Guilford High School's student population of 1,444 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,444 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Western Guilford High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Guilford High School is 0.69, 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)
#1227 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Western Guilford High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Western Guilford 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.
52%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Western Guilford 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.
20-24%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Western Guilford 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
19:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Western Guilford 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 Guilford High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Western Guilford High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Western Guilford High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
47%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Western Guilford High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
21%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Western Guilford 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
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Western Guilford 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 Guilford High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Western Guilford High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Western Guilford 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
58%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Western Guilford 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
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Western Guilford 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 Guilford High School's ranking?
Western Guilford High School is ranked #1227 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Guilford High School?
The graduation rate of Western Guilford High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Western Guilford High School?
1,444 students attend Western Guilford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Western Guilford High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Guilford High School?
Western Guilford High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Guilford High School offer ?
Western Guilford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Western Guilford High School part of?
Western Guilford High School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   2/2/2015
We have had three children attend WGHS since 2004. It has been a great experience for our children. All have had excellent teachers and been well prepared for college. One attended Vanderbilt and the other UNC-Chapel Hill. All three have taken extensive AP classes where there have been high expectations. All three have been in National Honor Society, Beta Club and served in school organizations. All have played soccer throughout their high school career and served as captains. They have good, close friends from high school and enjoyed their time at WGHS. The school is warm and supportive. The new AP Academy is continuing to raise the academic rigor. We heartily recommend WGHS to other families.
- Posted by Parent - dmurr
5   8/1/2011
Western is a diverse school that provides students a balanced academic program. Students have opportunities to take AP courses as well as participate in almost any sport. The faculty and staff are working hard to improve academic rigor. Students should graduate and be prepared for future academic and/or work opportunities
- Posted by Parent - peggy

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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