- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greensboro, NC
Western Guilford High
Federal NCES profile for Western Guilford High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370192000855
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Guilford High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #12 of 17
- high schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Guilford High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Guilford High ranks #12 of 17 high schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Western Guilford High shrank from 1,444 students in 2022-23 to 1,354 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 76.2 → 77.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-90 students YoY 370192000855 · Greensboro, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,243 enr · 16.4:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Western Guilford High shrank from 1,444 students in 2022-23 to 1,354 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 76.2 → 77.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Western Guilford High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Guil
Northwest Guilford High
2,055 students
- Grimsley High
Grimsley High
1,967 students
- Page High
Page High
1,648 students
- Southwest Guil
Southwest Guilford High
1,547 students
- James B Dudley
James B Dudley High
1,403 students
- This school
Western Guilford High
1,243 students
What this shows Western Guilford High reports 1,243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Guilford High compares
Western Guilford High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▼ 12% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,243 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,243
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,897
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
White 19.4%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Western Guilford High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Guilford County Schools reports $12,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Guilford High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Guilford High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,967
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Greensboro
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northwest Guilford High
Standard public school
2,055 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Grimsley High
Standard public school
1,967 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Page High
Standard public school
1,648 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
James B Dudley High
Standard public school
1,403 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Ben L. Smith High School
Standard public school
1,348 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Northern Guilford High
Standard public school
1,251 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,243 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Guilford High
How many students attend Western Guilford High?
Western Guilford High has 1,243 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greensboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,444 (2022-23) → 1,354 (2023-24), down 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Guilford High?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Guilford High is 16.4:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Guilford High?
58.0% of students at Western Guilford High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Guilford High?
The largest demographic group at Western Guilford High is African American at 49.1% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Guilford High?
Western Guilford High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Western Guilford High rank among high schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Guilford High ranks #12 of 17 high schools in Greensboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Greensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Western Guilford High, Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students), Grimsley High (1,967 students), and Page High (1,648 students). See the Guilford County Schools district page for the complete list.