North Forsyth High

North Forsyth High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5705 Shattalon Dr,  Winston-Salem, NC
Northeast Winston-Salem Neighborhood
Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools
3.4
3.6
945 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Melita Wise
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
960
Average ACT Score
17
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
28%
Average GPA
3.23
Graduation Rate
81%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.23
Reading Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
960
Math
480
Verbal
480
Average ACT
17
Math
17
English
16
Reading
18
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
33.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

1
Test Scores
2
Equity
1
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
290:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Hispanic
45.3%
Black
39.2%
White
9.2%
Two or more races
4.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 - Greensboro 149 Students
Winston-Salem State University 140 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 139 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 138 Students
Forsyth Technical Community College 97 Students
North Carolina State University 95 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 82 Students
North Carolina Central University 82 Students
East Carolina University 79 Students
Wake Forest University 77 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 53 Students
Business 45 Students
Biology 44 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 15 Students
Pre-Law Studies 14 Students
Computer Science 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 133 Reviews
5.0 Alum
1/22/2025
North Forsyth is an amazing school that supports lower-income students. Although my experiences were not the best with some faculty, I cannot deny the educational opportunities I saw other students receive. If there were one thing I wish they would have changed, it would be to strengthen their disciplinary actions to maintain the school and students' safety.
3.0 Junior
11/2/2022
Overall my experience at North was fair. I meet a lot of great people and found mentors that truly support me and want to see me and all of the student body succeed. But there are some things that could be done to improve the school all together. believe that staff needs to take more time into interacting with students and providing a safe environment to encourage flourishing of students' passions.
5.0 Senior
6/3/2022
I had the time of my life at North Forsyth. The teachers and most importantly the coaching staff prepared me for the next step In my future.
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3.6 8 Reviews
5.0 student
4/18/2025
I went there and it was great, the teachers were open minded and patient and were our friends unlike at Reagan where it's military style and exclusive towards latinos and neurodivergent ppl. North is a very diverse school. I recommend
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5.0 parent
5/31/2024
It’s a wonderful experience at North Forsyth! The teachers and coaches clearly care about the kids and how they learn! I’m excited for my next set of kids(in middle school) to attend
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1.0 other
3/2/2022
My experience here was a staff who does not care about students and motivating them to be successful attended here years back and would never send my kids . I never was a victim but they allow bullying and allow kids to do as they want . Avoid here at all cost do not set up your kid for failure
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2.0 parent
8/26/2016
My granddaughter is a sophmore at NFHS and to say the school is bad is generous. Students are met with low expectations by instructors. Good instructors tend to leave. Nothing is enforced, no dress code. Security is extremely lacking. They bring drug sniffing drugs in on occasion and make a few arre...
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North Forsyth High

North Forsyth High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Winston-Salem, NC and is served by the Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 945 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 28% are proficient in reading. North Forsyth High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.23, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 960 and an ACT score of 17. The average home value in this area is $243,193. Discover additional schools in the area, like Woodland Baptist Christian School, Cedar Forest Christian School, Winston Salem Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Winston-Salem has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North Forsyth High.

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