North Forsyth High School is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, US. There are about 1,300 students in grades 9 through 12. The motto of the school is "learning together, now and forever". The mascot is a Viking. The school colors are Crimson, White, & Columbia Blue.
Serving 1,084 students in grades 9-12, North Forsyth Magnet High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,084 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Forsyth High serves students in the northwest part of Winston Salem, NC, covering an area of approximately 67 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located about 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Forsyth Magnet High School's student population of 1,084 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,084 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Rankings
North Forsyth Magnet High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Forsyth Magnet High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2333 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
81%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
2%
Showing 2009–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Vikings
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Forsyth Magnet High School's ranking?
North Forsyth Magnet High School is ranked #2333 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are North Forsyth Magnet High School often compared to?
North Forsyth Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Tabor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Forsyth Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of North Forsyth Magnet High School is 81%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend North Forsyth Magnet High School?
1,084 students attend North Forsyth Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of North Forsyth Magnet High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Forsyth Magnet High School?
North Forsyth Magnet High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Forsyth Magnet High School offer ?
North Forsyth Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Forsyth Magnet High School part of?
North Forsyth Magnet High School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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