Walter M. Williams High School

Walter M. Williams High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1307 S Church St,  Burlington, NC
Alamance-Burlington Schools
3.5
3.3
1,215 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Stephanie Hunt
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
42.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
247:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
Black
32.5%
White
29%
Hispanic
28.2%
Two or more races
6.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Most Diverse Public HS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

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 Chapel Hill 228 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 197 Students
North Carolina State University 196 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 185 Students
Elon University 139 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 129 Students
Appalachian State University 126 Students
East Carolina University 109 Students
Western Carolina University 82 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 79 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 76 Students
Business 71 Students
Nursing 66 Students
Biology 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Criminology 20 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 20 Students
Political Science and Government 18 Students
Engineering 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 193 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/5/2024
It's a great school and had great academics along with it, it gives many opportunities to achieve bigger goals and has so many that can help you figure out what you want to be before you leave.
3.0
7/4/2023
Academically it was a bit overwhelming, but the staff did work to help when they could. That being said, it was an overall homophobic environment with many lapses in judgement from administration targeting the wrong crowds.
4.0 Senior
4/15/2023
My experience at Willams is kinda up and down because so much happened. I spent one and a half years in quarantine due to coronavirus then everything started going by so fast. It was a very interesting experience throughout my four years but I really enjoyed it I'm going to miss a lot of this there for sure. It's kinda sad to see it go so fast.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/23/2020
Couldn’t have been better. Great prep for college. College admissions officers look favorably upon students who are successful at Williams. Good acceptance rates at top universities.
1.0 parent
2/5/2014
Walter Williams High School teachers are unconcern about children who have special educational needs and the school really is not doing anything about the gang activity at this school. There are many children who are being bullied and no matter how much the parents complain nothing is being done unt...
3.0 student
10/2/2011
I am a sophomore at Williams and while it may be an average school, that is all it is. There are no exceptional programs, no different AP classes. Many teachers don't adequately know their material, and because of that, many students are not taught well. Most students are willing to learn, but there...
4.0 student
6/25/2011
I went here for the first 2 years of my high school study before going to NCSSM. If you are smart than the school is the best around because of the opportunities available and the teachers. There are many AP classes and the best teachers usually teach them. If not, the quality of education is not ve...

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Walter M. Williams High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Burlington, NC and is served by the Alamance-Burlington Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,215 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Walter M. Williams High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $273,956. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alamance Virtual School, Southern Alamance High School, Burlington Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Burlington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walter M. Williams High School.

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