West Forsyth High

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West Forsyth High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1735 Lewisville Clemmons Rd,  Clemmons, NC
Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools
4.1
2.8
2,387 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Charles Mcaninch
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
116
Full Time Teachers
116
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
30
AP Pass Rate
74.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
310:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
50.9%
Hispanic
20.8%
Black
16.6%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian
5.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 553 Students
North Carolina State University 525 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 492 Students
Appalachian State University 477 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 401 Students
East Carolina University 290 Students
Wake Forest University 267 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 228 Students
Western Carolina University 227 Students
High Point University 207 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 199 Students
Business 176 Students
Psychology 173 Students
Nursing 140 Students
Computer Science 91 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 70 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 61 Students
Political Science and Government 58 Students
Marketing 52 Students
Pre-Law Studies 52 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 320 Reviews
4.0 Alum
10/31/2025
My experience was overall decent. I started here in 2021 during covid so things where a little bit different. The best part about my experience was how caring the administrastion was. THe worst part was when they added mmore saftey to the school and not on all the doors.
4.0 Junior
9/5/2024
My overall experience at west has been good. Most of the teachers are really nice and care about your well-being. There had been a few gun threats but none had actually happened and was taken care of quickly. The buildings are also pretty old and musty as well.
4.0 Alum
7/30/2024
West Forsyth Highschool has a diverse and welcoming enviorment. Faculty and staff are involved in the community of students and provide the resources to excell. Teachers always greeted you with a smile and respect while pushing you to learn and challenge yourself.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/23/2025
The front desk person in the main office needs to learn some manners instead of hanging on people trying to ask a question on the call system and assuming they know what they are going to say. Extremely rude.
5.0 parent
6/14/2022
Excellent all-around experience. Outstanding principal, high quality and high character teachers, and a wide offering of extracurriculars. The numbers speak for themselves: West is the top performing high school in the area, year after year.
1.0 parent
5/28/2022
New principal does not share academic values that the prior administration did, and is driving athletics only, which is appropriate given this individual's prior experience in a rural county and as a gym teacher/coach. Ultimately, a school's academic reach reflects the academic strength of the princ...
5.0 parent
9/30/2021
Have had three children graduate from West and it was always been a great experience for all of them.

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West Forsyth High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Clemmons, NC, in the Clemmons neighborhood, and is served by the Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,387 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. West Forsyth High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $415,160. Discover additional schools in the area, like Calvary Day School, Cathedral Oak Academy, Clemmons Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Clemmons has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Forsyth High.

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