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West Forsyth High is a public high school serving 2,348 students in grades 9-12 in Clemmons, North Carolina, which is part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has shifted in recent years, now comprising 52.73% White, 16.44% African American, 19.25% Hispanic, 5.75% Asian, and 5.66% two or more races.
West Forsyth High consistently outperforms the district and state averages on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, particularly in Biology, English II, and Math III. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 68.9% of students proficient or better in EOC Biology, compared to 50.6% for the district and 53.4% for the state. Similarly, the school had 68.9% of students proficient or better in EOC English II, compared to 54.2% for the district and 59.7% for the state. In EOC Math III, West Forsyth High had 65.1% of students proficient or better, compared to 54.1% for the district and 57.6% for the state. The school has consistently ranked in the top third of North Carolina high schools over the past decade, though its ranking has declined slightly in recent years.
West Forsyth High performs particularly well for its African American and multi-racial student populations, ranking in the top 25-30% of North Carolina high schools for these subgroups. The school's performance for its Asian and English Language Learner student populations is also strong, ranking in the top 20-25% of North Carolina high schools. However, the school's performance for its Gifted and Talented student population is relatively weaker, ranking in the bottom 50% of North Carolina high schools. Additionally, the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 19.3% in 2020-2021 to 36.93% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from lower-income households.
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