West Brunswick High School

West Brunswick High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
550 Whiteville Rd NW,  Shallotte, NC
Brunswick County Schools
3.4
1.0
1,526 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Rhonda Benton
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
91
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
560
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
37.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
364:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
58.8%
Hispanic
20.4%
Black
14.4%
Two or more races
5.2%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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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 North Carolina at Charlotte 189 Students
North Carolina State University 179 Students
East Carolina University 176 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 162 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 160 Students
Appalachian State University 138 Students
Western Carolina University 108 Students
Brunswick Community College 107 Students
Campbell University 88 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 87 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 86 Students
Biology 61 Students
Psychology 60 Students
Business 55 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Criminology 22 Students
Physical Therapy 20 Students
Pre-Law Studies 19 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 185 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/4/2024
My overall high school experience with West Brunswick High has been one to remember. There have been many administrative changes from my first year to my last that I've been on the fence about-- some I agree with and some that I don't. I would like to see a few safety changes at West Brunswick High that would help decrease the amount of fights on campus and the gun threats that are experienced in the school but, other than that, I'm pretty happy with how things are now. If I were to do it all over again, I'd definitely have a better relationship with the staff because the teachers at West do genuinely make the environment feel a lot safer because they care about their students.
4.0 Senior
2/21/2024
Overall it has been an ok experience. My freshman year COVID hit and it was different. We had to do a lot of virtual and remote learning from the Chromebook in the comfort of our homes. So both my freshman and sophomore years were not normal and not necessarily engaging and fun. I played sports and it was a watered down version which did not make it enjoyable. Admin has changed several times since I've been at West and so far this year it seems to be alright. The best times of my years at West are the memories made and friends I've made. I would like to see a little bit more emphasis on inclusion. If all kids could find a way to get a long and be encouraged more to be positive and see the good in people. Maybe even a hang out where kids from all different backgrounds get together to learn about one another. Just because we may all look different doesn't mean we are different. Some of us look different but are the same and vice versa. Change is good and should be welcomed.
5.0 Senior
6/27/2023
Its very fun. A great experience. The teachers are overall nice and chill. I love it here. What I would like to see change is how some of the admin are like and for them to stop accusing people of things they haven't done. Also different and better things for spirit week.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/1/2024
Non communicating staff. My child was to go to summer school or be held back...not ONE person contacted me to let me know.
1.0 parent
9/1/2024
The principals communication is NON EXISTING. My child was to go to summer school or be held back. Not ONE person contacted me or my son to let him know that he needed to attend summer school, we never found out until Open house day for what we thought was for his Junior year. It was then when i pul...
1.0 student
10/22/2013
i am a student a west brunswick and i hate it the food is disgusting theres too much drama theres people constantly bullying others and none of the teachers or staff or principal does anything about it. i am a senior now and everything my family wants me to experience about highschool you cant even...
1.0 other
10/8/2012
As a parent of a special needs child, I always feel I need to review a schools credentials before enrolling my child and I find it very destrubing when I hear from friends in that area, that their special needs child are cleaning tolets and bathrooms instead of learning even the basic reading, writi...

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