West Forsyth High School

West Forsyth High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4155 Drew Rd,  Cumming, GA
Forsyth County Schools
3.8
2.8
2,464 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Karl Mercer
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
130
Full Time Teachers
130
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
70.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
6
Equity
10
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
355:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
White
68.1%
Hispanic
13.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.2%
Black
4.5%
Two or more races
3.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia 735 Students
University of North Georgia 392 Students
Kennesaw State University 391 Students
Georgia State University 358 Students
Georgia Southern University 266 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 265 Students
Auburn University 239 Students
Emory University 223 Students
Georgia College & State University 223 Students
The University of Alabama 216 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 258 Students
Biology 174 Students
Psychology 160 Students
Marketing 127 Students
Nursing 122 Students
Computer Science 115 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 101 Students
Finance 77 Students
Accounting 50 Students
Architecture 45 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 489 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/18/2025
I have had a good time at West Forsyth High School. As a new student, I was able to get involved with sports like lacrosse and flag football despite ever having played before. It was a good opportunity for me and I'm grateful that it was available for me. I will say that the school is not super diverse which is to be expected because of the location, and that's okay. I will say the counselors, or at least mine, is not very good at responding to emails. Changing your schedule is very difficult when I feel it shouldn't.
5.0 Senior
7/27/2024
At West Forsyth High School, the school puts students mental health above their education in certain ways. The teachers and administration do well at ensuring that all students have a safe person to be able to talk to about any problems at home or in the building. Teachers are always on top of their game and utilize resources to help their students learn better. WFHS DECA is one of the most dedicated clubs in the county and they win multiple awards, as well as the Schullers Awards for Musical Theater.
3.0 Senior
7/8/2024
The school is very focused on marketing, which overpowers attention towards other extracurriculars. Nonetheless, resources are generally very well distributed.
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2.8 30 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/14/2022
This school is pretty poor. I thought it would be good, but it's not. The teachers don't really care. Also, my daughter had a one time disciplinary incident and they SUSPENDED her for the remainder of the year (so now that's 6+ months) and provided very little support for us.
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5.0 parent
8/1/2022
I believe this school has done a good job educating my child. I've heard stories about West from many folks that have not had their children attend this school. Those stories have all proven to be exaggerations based on biases. The truth is many schools in Georgia just are not as strong as their nor...
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5.0 parent
7/21/2022
Amazing school for my children! The best in Forsyth County!
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1.0 parent
10/22/2021
School and staff has gone downhill. The programs are not what they used to be
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West Forsyth High School

West Forsyth High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cumming, GA, in the Cumming neighborhood, and is served by the Forsyth County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 2,464 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. West Forsyth High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $604,629. Discover additional schools in the area, like Denmark High School, Covenant Christian Academy, Hendricks Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Cumming has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Forsyth High School.

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