West Forsyth High

West Forsyth High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1735 Lewisville Clemmons Rd,  Clemmons, NC
Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools
4.1
3.0
2,387 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Charles Mcaninch
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
78%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.6
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 Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
78%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
121
Full Time Teachers
121
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
25
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%
Female
49%
White
52.7%
Hispanic
19.3%
Black
16.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.7%
Two or more races
5.7%
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 509 Students
North Carolina State University 494 Students
Appalachian State University 474 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 465 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 364 Students
East Carolina University 284 Students
Wake Forest University 241 Students
Western Carolina University 218 Students
High Point University 202 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 201 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 193 Students
Business 169 Students
Psychology 166 Students
Nursing 124 Students
Computer Science 89 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 69 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 57 Students
Political Science and Government 55 Students
Engineering 48 Students
Pre-Law Studies 48 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 345 Reviews
4.0 Alum
5/7/2025
My high school experience was a interesting experience. Due to the pandemic my junior and senior years were online which brought many pros and cons. Overall, I think what you put into is what you are going to get out of it.
4.0 Junior
12/5/2024
I like the diversity at West Forsyth and the incredible amount of clubs and sports that students are able to join. I enjoy the outdoor campus environment and I think this school is a good fit for many. I think we could improve on some of the athletics and their importance to the school, such as field hockey, they get hardly any money, support, and overall attention. Football gets all the money and attention while field hockey gets none. I hope to see some change.
4.0 Junior
11/15/2024
I have been a student here for all of high school, and have enjoyed my time here. The teachers are very helpful, they want to get to know you and help you succeed. It can be a bit crowded during class change, but as long as you aren't glued to your phone you will do fine. The food options aren't amazing, but they could certainly be worse.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 9 Reviews
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.
1.0 other
4/2/2021
If you fall behind in a class, don’t expect the teachers to care or help you. Too many cliques and drama. If you’re shy then good luck because many teachers there grade the popular students better or heavily count class participation. Some of the teachers cared too much to be liked by the ‘cool’ kid...

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West Forsyth High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Clemmons, NC and is served by the Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 2,387 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 78% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% 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 3.6, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $328,683. Discover additional schools in the area, like Forsyth Country Day School, Calvary Day School, Cedar Forest Christian 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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