West Forsyth High

Public 9-12

 1735 Lewisville-Clemmons
       Clemmons, NC  27012-9299


(336) 712-4400

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
195th of 626 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,594 Help


Feeder schools for West Forsyth High:

Elementary:    Clemmons Elementary
    Frank Morgan Elementary
    Lewisville Elementary
    Southwest Elementary
Middle:    Clemmons Middle School
    Meadowlark Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  2,348

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.7%
Hispanic:
19.3%
African American:
16.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.9% Help


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Compare Details West Forsyth High ranks better than 68.8% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 14 ranked high schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details West Forsyth High has the largest high school student body size in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. Student population at West Forsyth High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.7%), Hispanic (19.3%), African American (16.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Forsyth High is 19.7. 15 high schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Forsyth High is $7,594. 15 high schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Forsyth High:

SchoolDigger ranks West Forsyth High 195th of 626 North Carolina public high schools. (See West Forsyth High in the ranking list.)

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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 155th of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Forsyth High

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Rank History for all students at West Forsyth High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.16 45th 431 89.6%
2007 75.30 37th 453 91.8%
2008 73.91 49th 477 89.7%
2009 79.58 25th 490 94.9%
2010 74.22 44th 499 91.2%
2011 77.12 35th 506 93.1%
2012 68.86 77th 502 84.7%
2013 61.02 76th 505 85.0%
2014 69.12 70th 451 84.5%
2015 73.34 67th 531 87.4%
2016 72.61 62nd 507 87.8%
2017 76.89 61st 476 87.2%
2018 79.91 56th 469 88.1%
2019 69.20 102nd 514 80.2%
2021 64.23 188th 594 68.4%
2022 65.20 202nd 621 67.5%
2023 64.79 195th 626 68.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Forsyth High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.96 25th 185 86.5%
2019 86.85 17th 195 91.3%
2021 65.40 59th 199 70.4%
2022 58.24 69th 226 69.5%
2023 69.75 61st 249 75.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Forsyth High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.38 23rd 147 84.4%
2019 61.99 30th 173 82.7%
2021 50.07 45th 124 63.7%
2022 55.40 49th 156 68.6%
2023 55.52 63rd 226 72.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Forsyth High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.70 53rd 424 87.5%
2019 52.31 124th 446 72.2%
2021 53.04 100th 432 76.9%
2022 51.06 219th 544 59.7%
2023 50.48 242nd 597 59.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at West Forsyth High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.26 54th 449 88.0%
2019 69.21 98th 475 79.4%
2021 65.79 101st 475 78.7%
2022 65.64 190th 594 68.0%
2023 64.64 199th 588 66.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Forsyth High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.97 138th 349 60.5%
2019 72.07 45th 364 87.6%
2021 49.14 117th 334 65.0%
2022 73.69 39th 330 88.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Forsyth High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.96 65th 325 80.0%
2021 67.25 97th 337 71.2%
2022 71.60 99th 398 75.1%
2023 55.79 210th 403 47.9%
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Rank History for Male students at West Forsyth High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.07 66th 463 85.7%
2019 67.73 94th 488 80.7%
2021 62.01 114th 481 76.3%
2022 63.92 188th 585 67.9%
2023 63.93 194th 602 67.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at West Forsyth High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.26 15th 77 80.5%
2019 60.36 38th 89 57.3%
2021 63.98 34th 83 59.0%
2022 56.84 51st 91 44.0%
2023 58.58 41st 98 58.2%
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Rank History for African American students at West Forsyth High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.61 54th 359 85.0%
2019 65.97 54th 369 85.4%
2021 62.79 66th 364 81.9%
2022 62.59 113th 430 73.7%
2023 58.17 128th 434 70.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Forsyth High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.12 52nd 340 84.7%
2019 56.84 83rd 354 76.6%
2021 44.61 138th 370 62.7%
2022 48.32 188th 436 56.9%
2023 55.21 158th 449 64.8%
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Rank History for White students at West Forsyth High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.46 52nd 427 87.8%
2019 71.04 82nd 444 81.5%
2021 66.83 96th 439 78.1%
2022 72.58 153rd 534 71.3%
2023 69.38 165th 537 69.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Open Quote They have excellent facilities for students and every teacher I have encountered shares a strong passion for teaching. They have had 3 of the past 5 teachers of the year, won the honor school of excellence and this past year had the winning principal of the year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Forsyth High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1243 382 5 0 1 n/a n/a 33 1664
1989 1239 367 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1621
1990 1135 311 10 2 0 n/a n/a 11 1469
1991 1112 284 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1406
1992 1149 261 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1416
1993 1226 291 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1525
1994 1263 293 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1560
1995 1337 291 19 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1661
1996 1337 291 19 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1661
1997 1390 319 28 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1753
1998 1413 322 29 16 2 n/a n/a 0 1782
1999 1430 315 28 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1789
2000 1448 314 29 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1812
2001 1491 315 29 28 2 n/a n/a 0 1865
2002 1532 361 31 42 2 n/a n/a 0 1968
2003 1532 361 31 42 2 n/a n/a 0 1968
2004 1649 365 39 57 2 n/a n/a 0 2112
2005 1772 391 41 61 1 n/a n/a 0 2266
2006 1620 302 43 89 4 n/a n/a 0 2058
2007 1569 228 53 108 2 n/a n/a 48 2008
2008 1464 232 64 115 3 n/a n/a 52 1930
2009 1445 297 85 144 4 n/a n/a 0 1975
2010 1384 332 87 176 2 n/a n/a 0 1981
2011 1354 259 79 208 4 2 34 0 1940
2012 1358 268 79 228 3 3 45 0 1984
2013 1346 313 82 253 2 1 61 0 2058
2014 1318 288 85 268 2 1 70 0 2032
2015 1380 321 94 293 1 0 88 0 2177
2016 1425 326 104 299 1 0 102 0 2257
2017 1461 328 108 323 4 2 107 0 2333
2018 1473 340 116 357 3 3 107 0 2399
2019 1409 362 116 382 2 1 115 0 2387
2020 1347 373 126 386 3 0 101 0 2336
2021 1297 372 133 406 1 1 111 0 2321
2022 1239 364 132 409 4 1 121 0 2270
2023 1238 386 135 452 3 1 133 0 2348

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Forsyth High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1664 91.0 18.2 6.7
1989 1621 91.0 17.8 7.6
1990 1469 91.0 16.1 8.6
1991 1406 91.0 15.4 9
1992 1416 84.0 16.8 3.6
1993 1525 80.0 19.1 4.5
1994 1560 78.0 20.0 4.8
1995 1661 87.0 19.1 5.8
1996 1661 87.0 19.1 5.8
1997 1753 96.0 18.3 11.9
1998 1782 108.0 16.5 9.9
1999 1789 108.0 16.6 6.1
2000 1812 108.0 16.8 6.5
2001 1865 108.0 17.3 6.9
2002 1968 108.0 18.2 9.8
2003 1968 108.0 18.2 9.8
2004 2112 108.0 19.6 11.6
2005 2266 108.0 21.0 14.7
2006 2058 108.0 19.1 11.6
2007 2008 109.9 18.3 12.1
2008 1930 112.3 17.2 14.4
2009 1975 110.3 17.9 14.1
2010 1981 105.9 18.6 17.3
2011 1940 103.9 18.6 20.2
2012 1984 102.2 19.3 23.1
2013 2058 103.5 19.8 24.4
2014 2032 105.5 19.2 24.2
2015 2177 109.0 19.9 24.8
2016 2257 113.0 19.9 24.5
2017 2333 119.2 19.5 24.1
2018 2399 125.8 19.0 23.2
2019 2387 124.3 19.2 23.8
2020 2336 124.2 18.8 22.8
2021 2321 118.3 19.6 19.3
2022 2270 114.2 19.8 22.6
2023 2348 118.9 19.7 36.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Forsyth High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1664 91.0 18.2 6.7
1989 1621 91.0 17.8 7.6
1990 1469 91.0 16.1 8.6
1991 1406 91.0 15.4 9
1992 1416 84.0 16.8 3.6
1993 1525 80.0 19.1 4.5
1994 1560 78.0 20.0 4.8
1995 1661 87.0 19.1 5.8
1996 1661 87.0 19.1 5.8
1997 1753 96.0 18.3 11.9
1998 1782 108.0 16.5 9.9
1999 1789 108.0 16.6 6.1
2000 1812 108.0 16.8 6.5
2001 1865 108.0 17.3 6.9
2002 1968 108.0 18.2 9.8
2003 1968 108.0 18.2 9.8
2004 2112 108.0 19.6 11.6
2005 2266 108.0 21.0 14.7
2006 2058 108.0 19.1 11.6
2007 2008 109.9 18.3 12.1
2008 1930 112.3 17.2 14.4
2009 1975 110.3 17.9 14.1
2010 1981 105.9 18.6 17.3
2011 1940 103.9 18.6 20.2
2012 1984 102.2 19.3 23.1
2013 2058 103.5 19.8 24.4
2014 2032 105.5 19.2 24.2
2015 2177 109.0 19.9 24.8
2016 2257 113.0 19.9 24.5
2017 2333 119.2 19.5 24.1
2018 2399 125.8 19.0 23.2
2019 2387 124.3 19.2 23.8
2020 2336 124.2 18.8 22.8
2021 2321 118.3 19.6 19.3
2022 2270 114.2 19.8 22.6
2023 2348 118.9 19.7 36.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Forsyth High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $428 (5.6%) $7,166 (94.4%) $7,594

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Forsyth High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 102nd of 514 High schoolsRanks 195th of 626 High schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (West Forsyth High)8172.1
 8.9%
   End of Course Biology (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)57.450.7
 6.7%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (West Forsyth High)74.970.9
 4%
   End of Course English II (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)5654.4
 1.6%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (West Forsyth High)43.841.8
 2%
   End of Course Math I (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)36.123.3
 12.8%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (West Forsyth High)56.463.1
 6.7%
   End of Course Math III (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)45.552.1
 6.6%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23872348
 1.6%
African American362386
 6.6%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian116135
 16.4%
Hispanic382452
 18.3%
Pacific Islander11
White14091238
 12.1%
Two or More Races115133
 15.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.8%36.9%
 13.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Forsyth High

West Forsyth High ranks 195th of 626 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at West Forsyth High are 53% White, 19% Hispanic, 16% African American, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

West Forsyth High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clemmons Elementary
Elementary : Frank Morgan Elementary
Elementary : Lewisville Elementary
Elementary : Southwest Elementary
Middle : Clemmons Middle School
Middle : Meadowlark Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,348 students attended West Forsyth High.


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